Resources

Creating inclusive circles and spaces for diverse Youth and Seniors

We aim to (1) describe what role(s) RIOAs are/are not taking in their own healthcare, from the perspectives of participant groups (RIOAs, caregivers and healthcare providers (HCPs)); and (2) develop a codesign process with these participants, creating linguistically aligned and culturally aligned tools, resources or solutions to support patient engagement with RIOAs.

Dementia, often misunderstood and shrouded in stereotypes, impacts individuals in diverse ways. This report aims to shed light on these variances, exploring how those living with dementia navigate their lives, the support systems they rely on, and their aspirations; to unearth not just the challenges they face but also the opportunities for joy, independence, and dignity in their everyday lives.

How Intergenerational initiatives are including and supporting older adults with Dementia

There's No Place Like Home: Why Canada Must Prioritize Small Care Home Models in its Provision of Long-Term Care

Findings from the June 2024 Ageism Forum.

Relative to the general population, members of LGBTQ+ communities experience disproportionately higher rates of violence, stigma and discrimination.

The ways in which Canadians think and feel about, as well as act toward, aging populations—and, especially, aging populations within the long-term care sector—is shaped by intersecting systems of oppression that allow inequities to persist through institutional policies.

Women with disabilities encounter a high risk of violence, especially in Canada.