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CANADA | Sep 10, 2026

[Participate] Understanding Older Men’s Spousal Caregiving: A Photovoice Study

Study backgroundThis three-year photovoice study is led by Dr. John Oliffe, Founder and Lead Investigator of the University of British Columbia’s Men’s Health Research Program, with co-investigators Dr. Jennifer Baumbusch and Dr. Lilian Hung, and community collaborators the Family Care

[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] Silvera opens affordable housing apartment in Livingston

All levels of government involved in opening new Silvera for Seniors affordable housing apartment in Calgary

[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

Understanding the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

[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

[News] National Seniors Day is October 1st

Seniors Day is an occasion to celebrate all older adults across Canada

Seniors 4 Climate Cross Canada Outreach

Seniors to speak up in small or big ways about climate change on October 1st, International and Canada's Seniors' Day.

[Survey] Mental Health Research Canada

Greenshield and Mental Health Research Canada (MHRC) are working together to better understand the mental health of Canadians working in the charitable sector

[News] Priority retirement activity: Cultivating social connections

Decades of research has shown that human happiness is tied closely to our relationships with the people in our lives.