Resources

When it comes to framing aging, images matter. People over 50 have long been misrepresented in media—or left out entirely. This new research from the FrameWorks Institute and AARP provides recommendations for using images that reduce the prevalence of ageism and advance a more authentic picture of

Sharing Our Space: A Toolkit for Developing and Enhancing Intergenerational Shared Sites is the new online resource developed by Generations United in partnership with The Eisner Foundation.Designed for individuals and organizations interested in creating an intergenerational shared site or strength

This report highlights the available evidence around how older people often have unequal access to local businesses and community settings. It also highlights how age can intersect other characteristics such as disability or ethnicity to widen these inequalities and means that some older people face

Training modules to learn how to start your podcasting journey, built by seniors for seniors

Buddhist roshi Joan Halifax works with people at the last stage of life (in hospice and on death row). She shares what she's learned about compassion in the face of death and dying, and a deep insight into the nature of empathy.

This is Caregiver's Compass. An uplifting, inspirational podcast talking about all things caregiving. Therapist and caregiver Stephanie Muskat takes you through real-life caregiving stories from her own therapeutic experience and gives you the raw and personal on her own caregiving experiences as a young caregiver. Plus hear from tons of incredible experts and caregivers who are living their day-to-day journeys. It's all here at Caregiver's Compass.

This project aims to understand the motivations and barriers Canadians face regarding volunteering. We analyzed data from the 2021 and 2022 waves of the Canadian Social Connection Survey (CSCS) and conducted six focus groups with a subset of survey respondents. Results explore types of volunteer wor

We’re conducting focus group discussions to inform the development of a new online tool that will help people in your community get connected to social supports, volunteer opportunities and more through “social prescribing” initiatives!

The following snapshot aims to highlight how Anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination are key drivers of health inequalities faced by diverse Black Canadian communities.