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CANADA | Nov 06, 2026

[Media Release] Budget 2026: Milestone Change to Canada Caregiver Credit Puts Money into the Pockets of Caregivers

Toronto, November 5, 2026 – The Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence (CCCE), a program of the Azrieli Foundation, is heartened to see real, concrete, action for caregivers in the 2026 Federal Budget with changes to the Canada Caregiver Credit (CCC). If passed, these reforms will make the CCC

[Article] Social isolation linked to biological age gap, higher mortality rate

ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new study from Mayo Clinic finds that socially isolated people are more likely to show signs of being biologically older than their age and more likely to die from a variety o

[Article] 2024 Polytechnic Showcase spotlight: How Sheridan is leveraging AI for improved elder care

Click HERE to read the full articleFrom improving healthcare to confronting climate change, polytechnics have a front-row seat to industry’s most pressing talent and productivity challenges. Ahead o

[News] Refocusing health care: mental health and addiction

Alberta’s government is creating two new organizations that will support the development of the mental health and addiction system of care.

[Article] Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults

Reducing alcohol consumption for older adults

[Radio Article] A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers

A new initiative offers long-overdue mental health and social support for caregivers

Healthy Aging CORE Research Spotlight: March

Research SpotlightThe Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is committed to improving the quality of care and support for older adults throughout Canada by working tirelessly to bridge

[News] The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

The reality of loneliness among Canada’s elderly. Why is it getting worse?

[Open Call for Members] Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council

The Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Interim Community Leadership CouncilHelpAge Canada and its partners are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Canadian Community-Based

[News] Year in Review: Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation while increasing senior food security

Year in Review: Veiner Centre focused on reducing social isolation while increasing senior food security