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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

[Event] The 2026 ParticipACTION Community Challenge

The ParticipACTION Community Challenge presented by Novo Nordisk is a national physical activity and sport participation initiative encouraging everyone in Canada to make room to move and get active t

[Article] How to talk to your aging parents about money before it’s too late

Nobody loves this conversation. Asking your parents about their will, their bank accounts, or what they want in their final years can feel morbid or just plain awkward. I’ve had clients put it off f

[Story] 76-year-old Vancouver man not letting Parkinson's get in the way of athletic feat

David Walker, a 76-year-old Vancouverite, is doing something few people his age would consider — a triathlon. He also has Parkinson’s disease.This summer, he plans to do a triathlon at Vancouver

[Infographic] Formal volunteering by retired Canadians

This infographic looks at formal volunteering among Canadians 55 years and over in 2023

[Article] Realistic 2026 Resolutions for Caregivers

This article was written for the New Year when people are setting resolutions for the year, but there's always time to revise and set new goals throughout the year. The article was originally written

[Scholarly Article] Financial decline linked to faster memory aging in older adults

Significant worsening in financial well-being tied to memory decline equal to ~5 extra months of aging per year

[Tech] Making AgeTech More Available in Canada’s Northern and Rural Communities

Originally published: March 17, 2026Aging in Canada’s northern and rural communities often brings unique challenges for older adults and caregivers, from travelling vast distances for health service

[Anniversary] Seniors First BC celebrates 32 years

As Seniors First BC marks 32 years since its incorporation as a non-profit society, this is an opportunity to reflect on our history and enduring commitment to promote the dignity of older adults in B

[Form] Canadian Social Health Sector Directory

Is Your Organization Addressing Social Health? A New National DirectoryThe Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health is developing a national directory of organizations, groups, initiatives,