CanAge contributes to groundbreaking research on inclusion of people living with dementia
CanAge is collaborating with a team of leading researchers to explore ethical and legal frameworks and practices for the inclusion and consent of people living with dementia in important research. Overview of the research This study explores the ethical and legal frameworks and practices involved in the inclusion and consent of people living with dementia […]
Indigenous Social Determinants of Health: Impact of COVID-19
September 29 @ 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Presented by the 6th Annual Patients Redefining the Future of Health Care in Canada Summit During the COVID-19 pandemic, some communities of people were disproportionately affected – especially Indigenous communities. Join Indspire Laureate Dr. James Makokis for a thought-provoking talk about the factors which play into […]
Help make Ontario courts accessible for people with disabilities
The Ontario Courts Accessibility Committee is currently conducting a survey with the aim to make courthouses in the province more accessible to those with disabilities. If you have relevant experience, please consider taking the survey! The following language is taken from the survey: If you have a disability and have used an Ontario courthouse, we […]
Federal government brings high speed internet to low income seniors
The federal government recently announced phase of of their Connecting Families initiative, which will help connect hundreds of thousands of low-income seniors and families with affordable high-speed home Internet in 2022. CanAge has been advocating for targeted investments in connecting seniors with technology, especially those in rural areas. This has become increasingly important during the […]
Help researchers better understand social isolation in older adults
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Institute for Life Course and Aging are conducting a study on the best policies and practices, nationally and internationally, with respect to social isolation. The researchers are looking for 200 participants (people over the age of 65) to complete an online survey about their experiences and perspectives on social […]
Help bridge the ‘age gap’ in Canada
There’s an old saying that ‘age is just a number’ yet, all too often, it needlessly drives a wedge between generations due to ageist pre-conceptions. The truth is that, when younger and older people come together, everybody wins. CanAge has partnered with InterGen Studio™, a charitable project led by a group of cross-disciplinary experts (broadcasters, […]
Open call to join anti-ageism advisory group
Attention CanAge Members! University of Alberta (Faculty of Nursing) is recruiting people aged 60 and older to serve on an advisory group for the purpose of developing strategies to diminish ageism in Canada. If you are interested in more information or in becoming a part of the advisory group, please contact Sherry Dahlke at [email protected] […]
U of T Quarterly: “It’s Time to Retire Ageism against Older Workers”
CanAge CEO, Laura Tamblyn Watts, contributed to the following article published in University of Toronto Quarterly (volume 90, number 2, spring 2021). ABSTRACT: Ageism in the workplace can have significant implications for older adults. While every individual should feel equal and have the right to employment free from discrimination due to age, many practices and […]
CanAge scoring upcoming federal budget on announcements for seniors
In preparation for the reveal of Canada’s new federal budget on Monday, April 19th, we’ve created a “digital scoreboard” to collect and track investments in support of our members and all older Canadians. You’ll be able to easily see what we recommended in our pre-budget submission, whether or not each item was included in the […]