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CANADA | Oct 08, 2026

[Article] Mental health doesn't retire

Originally published: Oct 7, 2026October 10 is World Mental Health Day. This year's theme from the World Federation for Mental Health, Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change, is about listening to people who've been there.For a lot of older adults, that kind of conversation doesn't come e

[Article] Celebrating Volunteers: The Heart of Compassionate, Dementia-Inclusive Communities

Projects like the Compassionate Dementia-Inclusive Community (CDIC) Initiative remind us, social health—connection, empathy, and belonging—is just as vital as medical care.

[Survey] Intergenerational Landscape - Practitioners and Researchers

Your responses will help us identify successful practices, assess field-wide needs, and build a robust support network for practitioners and researchers.

[Survey Results] A Survey About Generosity in Canada – Study #2

This 2025 study builds on our 2023 research to delve deeper into the reasons behind the decline in generosity. - The findings are clear. It is essential for our sector leadership organizations, and Ot

[Study] Research Participants Needed - Climate Resilience Groups (CRGs) for older adults

Interested community members are invited to participate in three online workshop sessions designed to gather insights and co-develop practical solutions.

[Article] Canada’s first Plain Language Standard

The new standard provides organizations with practical requirements and principles to remove communication barriers.

[Report] Family violence against seniors continues to increase after reaching highest recorded level in 2023

Trends in police-reported family violence and intimate partner violence in Canada, 2024

[Study] Canadian Study on the Wellbeing of Solo Retirees

Despite the high numbers of solo retirees, we know little about their wellbeing and lived experience. This study will capture their voices.

[Article] Reimagining Canada Post: Leveraging this National Asset to Better Strengthen Social Connection and Support Ageing in the Right Place

Postal workers have a daily presence in neighbourhoods, which gives them unique insight into the well-being of many of the people they serve.

[Study] Research Participants Needed - Dementia Stigma in Hospitals and Its Impact on Care

confidential one-hour virtual interview with people living with dementia and caregivers