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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

[News] Food Banks Canada Releases Hunger Count 2024

Food Bank Use in Canada - Buckling Under the Strain

[Survey] Living with a Life-Limiting Illness: Access to Care and Related Experiences

Understanding the experiences of individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their unpaid caregivers

[News] World's First Social Connection Guidelines Introduced

Individual and community guidelines for social connection introduced Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health

[Training] Maytree Policy School

Maytree Policy School Application Deadline: October 21st, 2024

[News] National Caregiving Strategy

Have YOUR say in the creation of a National Caregiving Strategy

[News] Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) and RTOERO are hosting the 2024 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards competition.

[Survey] Seeking feedback on social isolation and loneliness guidelines

Click HERE to ParticipateStudy Title: Assessing the Feasibility, Relevance, and Impact of New Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older AdultsInvestigators:Nick UbelsBette Watson

[News] Liv Mendelsohn and James Janeiro: Building a national strategy for caregivers, Canada’s unsung heroes

Caregiving leaders are pushing for changes and national strategy

[Campaign] Ageism Awareness 2024 Campaign

The International Day of Older Persons has been celebrated on October 1st globally each year since it was officially adopted by the UN in December of 1990. The day is an opportunity to officially r