Banks now required to send electronic alerts to customers
Starting June 30th, your bank will be sending you alerts via email, text or mobile app to notify you of important activity in your accounts. These alerts are part of the new and enhanced protections in Canada’s Financial Consumer Protection Framework, and are designed to better protect consumers’ finances and empower people to manage their money […]
Virtual Seniors Active Living Fair
March 24-25 Virtual, on Zoom (Meeting ID: 872 6104 7000 / Passcode: 2022) or by Phone (647-374-4685, OR 647-558-0588)Limited in-person space CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts is speaking at this community event hosted by Malvern Family Resource Centre. For more information, contact Amena Begum at:[email protected] / 437-324-7350 / 416-284-4184 ext. 246
U of Alberta conducting study on seniors’ use of cannabis
The University of Alberta is conducting a study to understand seniors’ experience with using cannabis for health reasons. The research team is looking for: Older Canadians (60+) who use cannabis medicinally or are considering using it, and Professionals who advise older persons on medicinal cannabis (this could include retailers, healthcare providers such as physicians, nurses […]
2022 Summit on Aging in BC
Hosted by United Way of BC April 27-29Online AND in-person (Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC) United Way British Columbia’s Healthy Aging is delighted to invite you to the 2022 Provincial Summit on Aging from April 27-29, 2022, at the Executive Hotel Vancouver Airport in Richmond, BC! The third biennial Provincial Summit on Aging brings together Community-Based Seniors’ […]
New resources to help you manage your money
In a recent bulletin, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) shared a series of new educational resources designed to empower people to take control of their finances. There’s something for everyone here, and we hope you learn something new (especially as income tax season draws closer by the day)! Tax filing course Check out […]
EAPO Virtual Provincial Conference
March 29th9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET EAPO’s (Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario) Annual Provincial conference is coming! EAPO’s conference is focused on raising awareness and uniting stakeholders to strengthen our messages on the prevention of elder abuse, combating ageism and promoting the rights of older persons, through taking collective action to create change attitudes and […]
CanAge presents to federal committee in support of seniors who lost GIS
On Feb 28th, we presented to the federal government’s Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology on the need to better protect low income seniors from GIS clawbacks, like those caused by CERB during the pandemic. CanAge has been working directly with the federal Minister of Seniors to correct major inequities that caused […]
Conversations on Social Inclusion: Technology and Aging
Thurs, Mar 31, 20227:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST Whether in a hospital, at home or long-term care, the aim is to have older adults live healthy and independent lives. Age-Tech “smart technologies” help to transform the care that adults and older adults receive. Join us for a conversation on the need and role of […]
Infographic: Person-centred language
Ontario CLRI (Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-term Care) published this helpful infographic for how to swap words for more “person-centred” options. Using person-centred language has been shown to improve quality of care and life for long-term care residents.
Ontarians with Type 1 diabetes receiving funding for continuous glucose monitors
The Government of Ontario has announced that, starting March 14th 2022, eligible Ontarians with type 1 diabetes can receive Assistive Devices Program funding for a continuous glucose monitor and the related supplies. Eligible individuals include those with type 1 diabetes who are at risk of severe hypoglycemia or who are unable to recognize, or communicate […]