Resources

This study explores how internet use impacts older adults' well-being, focusing on self-esteem, life satisfaction, and social support.Read the full study here: Frontiers | The Relevance of Online Social Relationships Among the Elderly: How Using the Web Could Enhance Quality of Life? (frontiersin.or

Older immigrants face unique challenges in navigating digital spaces, such as language barriers and social isolation. The article advocates for peer-driven digital literacy programs to help older immigrants navigate the online world, empowering them to critically evaluate information and share know

This article explores ageism in media from an insider's perspective, revealing how harmful stereotypes shape public views and policies about aging. It emphasizes the need for genuine representation and diverse storytelling to accurately reflect older adults' experiences. By engaging with older indiv

This article explores how "compassionate ageism" influences technology design for older adults, often limiting their independence. It emphasizes the importance of including a diverse range of older individuals from various backgrounds in the design process— from ideation to testing— to ensure te

Click HERE to View ResourceThe report "Empowering Women for Healthy Aging" from the Global Coalition on Aging highlights the critical role of women in aging societies. It calls for policies that address women's health across their life course, emphasizing the need for better research, healthcare tra

Engaging Older Women in your Community is a promising practices tool developed as an outcome of the Older Women’s Dialogue Project (OWDP). The publication is intended to support your agency to anticipate and address structural barriers to the participation of older women in community initiatives aimed at legal and policy change. We include key questions to explore, tips for enhancing organizational capacity to include older women, and examples from our experience throughout the OWDP.

Click HERE to learn MoreThe National Pet Food Bank map is an interactive resource that provides information on pet food assistance programs across Canada. Search the map by province, city, or postal code to find a list of local programs and information on how to access them. To Navigate the Map: 1

This study explores the concept of "warm experts," individuals who help others, particularly older adults, learn digital technologies. Through interviews with older adults aged 70 to 94, the research examines how learning from family, especially children and grandchildren, impacts their digital skil

This report highlights the health and well-being challenges that older women face daily and on a systemic level.