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CANADA | Aug 06, 2026

[Blog] The Loneliness Paradox: Why Staying Connected is More Than a Numbers Game

1. The Invisible EpidemicLoneliness has long been whispered about as a personal grievance, but behavioral science now recognizes it as a critical public health crisis. It is the silent toll isolation takes on the heart and the mind—a condition with physiological consequences as tangible as those o

[News] ‘A prescription for fun’: How social prescribing is aiming to connect vulnerable Canadians to their communities

The one-year pilot project is testing an approach known as “social prescribing” to improve the well-being and quality of life for vulnerable children. Imported from Britain, the idea originally sa

Announcement: Falls Prevention Group Closure and Migration

The Healthy Aging CORE Alberta Falls Prevention Group will close down in February 2024This closure is primarily due to reduced capacity to continue to coordinate and champion the Group and a desire to

[News] Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia

The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more people are diagnosed with dementi

Unprecedented Growth Among Canada’s Senior Population Will Mean Shift in Housing Needs: Experts

December 15, 2023: Canada’s senior population is projected to see unprecedented growth in the coming decades, and experts say new housing strategies are badly needed, including improving and expandi

9-8-8 The Groundbreaking NEW three-digit service coming to Canada.

9-8-8The groundbreaking new three-digit service coming to Canada.People across Canada can call and text 9-8-8, a new three-digit service, for help when they need it most. The service offers trauma-in

Join the Movement: Sign Our 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights' Petition!

On December 10th, Human Rights Day, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People (GAROP) launched a petition - 'IT'S TIME to Age With Rights.' We are on a mission to rally support around the

Seniors Over 87 Can Apply to Join Federal Dental Plan Starting Next Week

December 11, 2023:OTTAWA - The federal government unveiled some details Monday of a long-awaited plan to help uninsured Canadians afford dental care -- a rollout industry professionals say they'll be

Every Voice Counts: Long-Term Care Resident and Visitor Survey Results 2023

BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie has released results from the second provincewide survey of thousands of long-term care residents and their family members.The survey covered 297 publicly subsidiz

[Report] Housing Solutions Lab

The Housing Solutions Lab released their report from their recent open house engagement. The project focuses on creating a roadmap for solutions for older adults who are interested in housing option