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CANADA | Apr 21, 2026

[Form] Canadian Social Health Sector Directory

Is Your Organization Addressing Social Health? A New National DirectoryThe Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health is developing a national directory of organizations, groups, initiatives, networks and coalitions committed to reducing social isolation and loneliness for people in Canada.

[Article] What the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit Means for Older Adults

On January 26, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which will increase the former Goods and Services Tax (GST) Credit by 25% for five years start

[Campaign] Small Steps Big Difference

It’s Never Too Early—or Too Late—to Protect Your Brain Health

[Participate] Understanding Motivation to Seek Help for Memory or Thinking Changes

Participants needed for a research project, “Understanding motivation to seek help for subjective cognitive changes in adults 55 and over,” This research study is led by principal investigato

[Podcast] How to Live to 100 (or Die Trying): Older men and suicide

Isolation and loneliness are the scourge of our later years.

[Article] The 10 Most Popular SSIR Articles of 2025

10 popular articles from 2025 on Building collective capacity; AI's power for the greater good; grappling with systems collapse; lessons from collaborative philanthropy; and more

'Forget Me Not' campaign highlights supports available

The Alzheimer's Society says nearly half are unsure where to find help, promoting its 'Forget Me Not' campaign and supports to counter isolation. Madison Marier has more.VIEW THE VIDEO

[Article] Alzheimer's Month 2026: What older adults need to know

January is Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease, support those affected, and share reliable, evidence-based information about brain health and aging.

[Invitation] Canada launches public consultation to develop action plan for rural communities

Your participation in this consultation will support the Government of Canada's efforts to reflect the needs and priorities of rural communities across Canada.

[Blog] When sadness won't go away: What to know and what you can do

Everyone has days when they feel down. But if those feelings linger for years, it might be something more. Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) — formerly called dysthymia — is a chronic form of depression that often goes unnoticed, especially among older adults who may think it’s simply part of aging or their personality.