🧠 “Dementia is not a normal part of ageing.”

Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, recently joined Richard Cloutier on The News on CJOB to discuss the growing challenges around dementia diagnosis and care in Canada.

🎧 dcs-spotify.megaphone.fm/CORU11584169...

🧠 Major investment in dementia research and healthy brain ageing

The Government of Canada and partners are investing $44.8 million to support innovative research on dementia prevention, treatment, and care — and to build a healthier, more age-inclusive future.

🔗 www.canada.ca/en/institute...

Opinion: Seniors, health care and housing — the crisis few Canadians are talking about Dr. Wong: Seniors are now more likely to face homelessness than youth and non-senior adults, according to data from the federal government.

🧓🏘️ A silent crisis is growing in Canada.

Older adults are now more likely to experience homelessness than youth or other adults.

📊 According to the NIA's Ageing in Canada Survey, 1 in 5 Canadians aged 50+ live at a poverty-level standard of living.

📰 Read more: vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

🧬Help Shape Research on Women’s Reproductive Health!

McMaster University is developing a Women’s Reproductive Health module to address areas like menstrual health, menopause, and more—and we want your input!

💬 8–10 min survey
📅 Open until July 31

👉 voicecanada.community/opportunitie...

Join Egale Canada and the Alzheimer Society of Ontario for a free webinar exploring the lived experiences of 2SLGBTQI people navigating dementia care on July 15, 2025, from 12 pm – 1 pm ET.

📢 Participants Wanted for a Research Study

The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health is looking for volunteers to complete a survey exploring people’s understanding of digital literacy for older adults.

📅 Deadline: July 18, 2025

🔗 Take the survey here:
www.surveymonkey.com/r/DigitalLit...

Whether it’s freelancing, consulting, or picking up a flexible side gig, staying active in retirement can help improve mental well-being, support financial goals, and combat social isolation.👥 Learn more about how Canadians are redefining retirement: www.msn.com/en-ca/money/...

More older adults in Canada are choosing to live together — not just to save money, but to combat loneliness.

Dr. Samir Sinha calls it a “missing middle” housing solution for older adults.

📖 Read this touching #GoldenGirls story from London, Ont.: www.thestar.com/news/ontario...

Colorectal Cancer Canada is inviting Canadians aged 50 to 74 who have never been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) to participate in a survey.

To participate click here lnkd.in/gYTBMq7C. It should only take 10 minutes of your time.

@coloncanada.bsky.social

Happy Canada Day!

Today, we celebrate the strength, diversity, and resilience of our country—and the vital role that older adults have played in shaping the Canada we know and love.

Here's to an inclusive, age-friendly Canada where we can all age with dignity.

🍁 #CanadaDay #HealthyAgeing

How does Alberta's new COVID-19 vaccine policy compare to other provinces? We asked | CBC News Alberta's decision to reduce access to publicly funded COVID-19 vaccines so far appears to set the province on a different course than many other Canadian jurisdictions.

🦠 Alberta is scaling back access to free COVID-19 vaccines—setting it apart from most provinces.

Dr. Samir Sinha of the NIA says Alberta is becoming “an outlier” in vaccine policy, diverging from national guidelines.

📖 Read more via CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#COVID19 #PublicHealth #Vaccines

Who gets to age well? - eRenaissance This article is part of a series exploring the research interests of […]

💡 The Role of Financial Security in Healthy Ageing: Insights from former NIA RTOERO Summer Scholar Ellie Sun

📖 Read the full story: erenaissance.rtoero.ca/who-gets-to-...

🎉 Honouring Ontario’s Outstanding Older Adults!

On June 25, 22 incredible Ontarians aged 65+ were recognized with the 2024 Ontario Senior Achievement Award 🏅 for their leadership in volunteerism, advocacy, health care, the arts & more.

👏Congratulations!

📰: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1...

‘It’s just too much’: Ontario senior unretires to fight high cost of living | Globalnews.ca Jane Woodcock, 68, says when her husband died in 2018, quickly realized she did not have enough to live on to support herself and their five animals when the pandemic hit.

At 68, Jane Woodcock is back at work to cope with soaring living costs. She's among many older adults “unretiring” just to get by.

📊 The 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey found only 34% of working Canadians 50+ feel financially prepared to retire when they want.

globalnews.ca/news/1124387...

🧡 Honouring Indigenous Peoples Day

Today, we recognize the cultures, contributions & lived experiences of First Nations, Inuit & Métis Peoples.

We honour the wisdom of Indigenous Elders & support healthy ageing across generations.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #HealthyAgeing #IndigenousElders

Despite housing crisis, Ontario's social assistance rates favour people living alone | CBC News A new study found programs meant to financially support people with disabilities, such as Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program, tend to benefit single people more than couples, dis...

🏘️ “Legislative loneliness” — that’s what NIA Fellow John Stapleton calls it.

Under OW & ODSP, some Ontarians lose up to 20% of their income for living together.
Outdated policy meets housing crisis.

📖 CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

📖 G&M: www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

👨‍👧‍👦 Happy Father’s Day!

Today we celebrate fathers, grandfathers, and caregivers of all kinds who shape families & communities.
At the NIA, we honour older men and their role in building an age-inclusive Canada.

Thank you for all you do.

#FathersDay2025 #HealthyAgeing #NIAgeing

🟣 June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (#WEAAD2025)

Elder abuse is often hidden—but always harmful.
At the NIA, we’re committed to raising awareness & supporting policies that protect older adults’ rights, safety & dignity.

#EndElderAbuse #RespectSeniors #AgeWithDignity

🏥 Today is #NationalLongTermCareDay

We honour the residents, families & staff at the heart of long-term care.

Let’s advocate for stronger infrastructure and person-centred policies—so every older adult can age with dignity.

#AgeingWithDignity #LTC #BetterCareForAll

🏳️‍🌈 Happy #PrideMonth!

We celebrate the voices & advocacy of 2SLGBTQI+ older adults in Canada.

At the NIA, we support inclusive policies so everyone can age with dignity, safety & pride.

Let’s build a future where all older adults are valued.

#AgeingWithPride #InclusiveAgeing

Hate isn’t history. It’s happening. But together, we can do something about it.

This Pride season, Egale is launching a new campaign, #HateIsntHistory, to bring to light the realities of anti-2SLGBTQI hate facing our communities, including how to spot and combat hate.

egale.ca/hateisnthistory

✅ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. It is an official @UN day acknowledging the significance of #elderabuse as a public health and a human rights issue. #weaad2025

✅ Learn more about WEAAD and campaign here : eapon.ca/weaad
#SeniorsRights #WorldElderAbuseAwarenessDay

✅ World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15. It is an official UN day acknowledging the significance of #elderabuse as a public health and a human rights issue. #weaad2025
ge. Help us raise awareness and prevent elder abuse.
✅ Learn more about WEAAD and campaign here : eapon.ca/weaad
#SeniorsRights

Why Seniors Are Demanding More Than Just Care Seniors are demanding more than just basic care. Learn about the shift towards active living, intellectual engagement, and personal fulfillment.

Older adults are challenging outdated stereotypes of ageing. They’re not just looking for basic care—they’re pursuing vibrant, self-directed lives filled with meaning, connection, and growth.

🔗 Read more: www.intelligentliving.co/seniors-are-...

#AgeingWell #HealthyAgeing #RedefiningAgeing

1/ Meet Hannah Kia, an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Social Work whose research addresses a variety of issues about sexual and gender minority populations and has, in recent years, focused primarily on the health and well-being of transgender and

June is Seniors Month!

At the NIA, we believe growing older is something to be celebrated. Join us in honouring older Canadians and reaffirming our commitment to building an age-inclusive Canada.

#SeniorsMonth #HealthyAgeing #AgeWithPurpose