Resources

[Policy Paper] Strengthening Canada’s Health Care & Social Service Response to Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH)

Current state, desired future, and the road ahead

[Video] Shedicine: Helping Senior Men Stay Healthy and Live Longer

CIHICanada

There are some 3.8 million men across Canada who are 65 and older- with studies showing once they leave the workforce they lose connections, friendships, and purpose. Loneliness in this group boosts the risk of heart disease, depression, dementia and even suicide. So how do you help keep this large

[Article] When confusion strikes quickly: Recognizing and preventing delirium

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal

Originally published: Mar 11, 2026Delirium is a sudden, confused state of mind. Up to 3 out of 4 older people can experience delirium after surgery or a serious illness. It can happen in any setting, but is common for people to develop delirium in intensive care units, palliative care, or long-term

[Report] Building health literacy for age-friendly health care in rural areas

John Richards Centre for Rural Ageing Research, La Trobe University

Executive SummarySupporting healthy ageing is crucial for small rural communities. The Indigo 4Ms in the Community project aimed to raise awareness of the Indigo 4Ms tool for healthy ageing and to bring older people and local community organisations together to develop resources and strategies for i

[Guide] Age-friendly Built Environment Quick Guides

Centre for Ageing Better

This collection of quick guides offers a simple yet comprehensive overview of the key design considerations for ensuring age-friendliness across a range of spaces and amenities.An accessible and welcoming public realm is a fundamental aspect of communities that enable people to age well. From your l

[Report] Caring in Canada 2026

Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

In-depth analysis of the survey results collected in the 2025 National Caregiving Survey

[Recording] Introduction to Extreme Clutter

United Way BC

Webinar recording date: April 27, 2026Clutter is formally defined as “a large group of usually unrelated or marginally related objects piled together in a disorganized fashion in spaces designed for other purposes (e.g. tabletops, floor, hallway).” This webinar presentation from BC Association o