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CANADA | Nov 14, 2024

[News] How 'compassionate ageism' made its way into design of new technology

Ideas of later life being a time of dependency and frailty are encoded in tech, says researcher

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New study shows financial impact of homelessness on our health-care system

A new study out of London, Ont. lays out the cost of the homelessness crisis on our health-care system.

TD study reveals distinct giving behaviour among Canadian female philanthropists

Donations made by women in Canada have nearly tripled since 2011

First National CBSS Summit held in Ottawa

Over 300 participants gathered in Ottawa for the 2024 Community-Based Seniors' Services (CBSS) Sector Summit June 2nd to 4th

La moitié des personnes racisées ont vécu de la discrimination ou ont été traitées de manière injuste au cours des cinq dernières années

En utilisant les données regroupées provenant de six vagues de l'Enquête sociale canadienne, il est possible d'examiner l'intersection de diverses caractéristiques des personnes ayant subi de la discrimination.

Half of racialized people have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment in the past five years

Using pooled data from six waves of the Canadian Social Survey, it is possible to examine the intersection of various characteristics of people who have experienced discrimination.

[News] What aging in place can look like: Golden Girls and NORCs

More Canadian seniors are choosing to avoid institutional living in favour of ‘aging in place.’ CBC’s Christine Birak breaks down why seniors are making this choice and what some alternatives lo

[Radio] Advice on advocating for Canadian seniors

CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn takes your questions about seniors' rights, and how to advocate for older Canadians.Click HERE to listen

Call for Lived Experiences: WHO Commission on Social Connection (Deadline: May 31, 2024)

The WHO Commission on Social Connection is looking for individuals who have experienced social isolation and loneliness to share their stories, insights, and advice.Commissioners are committed to live

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