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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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Share your thoughts: Helping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place

About this consultationThe purpose of this consultation is to gather information to increase understanding of the experiences of older adults who are Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, q

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: April

Research Spotlight: Generations UnitedThe mission of Generations United is to improve the lives of children, youth, and older people in the USA through intergenerational collaboration, public policies

[News] Call For Nominations: Canada's Volunteer Awards

Have you ever wondered how you can show your appreciation for an amazing volunteer in your community? Canada’s Volunteer Awards, a comprehensive volunteer recognition program, is now accepting nomi

[News] 70+ in Brampton? The city is giving out free annual recreation passes

As of June 1, the City of Brampton announced seniors can register for a free annual pass to all of its recreational centres, which can cost more than $200.Click HERE to read the full article

[Video] Staying Apart Together Project: Using CanConnect From CanAssist

"There is an ageist stereotype about older people’s capacity to understand and use new technology. These stereotypes are widely held and often internalized by older adults themselves. This video tel

[News] Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research shows

Aging adults have retreated from civic life since pandemic began, new research showsA study including 7,000 people age 55-plus found they're staying at home more and skipping restaurants, the gym and

[News] Province adds 144 social housing units through purchases in 2023-2024

Islanders have access to another 144 social housing units across the province following purchases by the PEI Housing Corporation over the last fiscal year.Investments in housing have been made in 8 Is

[News] National Association of Federal Retirees: Advocacy Spotlight

Advocacy Spotlight: Windsor Branch’s advocacy opening doorsFederal Retirees’ Windsor & Area Branch has focused on advocacy, and their work is paying off.As a direct result of their ongoing adv

[Article] The New Ideal Workplace: How Flexibility Benefits Caregivers - and Everyone Else

Click HERE to read the full articleOne in four Canadians, excluding parents, identifies as a caregiver – a figure that is projected to rise to 50% of Canadians in the future. Additionally, 58% of

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