As Canada’s first old age pension approaches its 100th anniversary, what should the next 100 years of Old Age Security look like? 📘 Read the new NIA report: niageing.ca/reports/the-... 📘 Read the new NIA policy brief: niageing.ca/resources/th...

Join the NIA on November 17 for a webinar exploring findings from its new report, Working Later in Life: Insights on Canada’s Ageing Workforce. torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... This initiative is funded by the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Program through the @fsc-ccf.bsky.social

What will it take to better protect older Canadians during influenza season? 💉 Join the NIA for a special webinar featuring Professor Dame Jenny Harries from the UK and Dr. Samir Sinha, the NIA’s Director of Health Policy Research. 📅 October 22, 2026 🕛 2 p.m. ET torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🚨 Canada is at a crossroads in how it supports ageing Our new report highlights the need for stronger national data, shared definitions and common evaluation measures to better understand what works and scale best practices across Canada. 🔗 niageing.ca/reports/its-... #HealthyAgeing

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Caregivers need support too 13.4 million Canadians (42%) provide unpaid care to ageing parents, partners, relatives and neighbours, but the number of unpaid caregivers available to provide support is expected to decline significantly in the coming decades. 🔗 niageing.ca/reports/its-...

1 in 5 Canadians aged 50+ experience material deprivation, struggling to afford basic necessities, including food. On World Food Day, addressing food insecurity and the broader challenges of affordability is essential to supporting older adults’ health, independence and quality of life.

💉 Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent Join us for a special webinar in recognition of World Pneumonia Day, featuring Dr. Samir Sinha and Dr. Vivien Brown. 🗓️ November 19, 2026 🕛 12 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Community-Based Seniors Services aren't a replacement for health care, but they can be part of the solution to pressures facing hospitals, long-term care homes & caregivers. Investing upstream in communities should be part of Canada's response to an ageing population. niageing.ca/reports/its-...

💬 Ageing alone is becoming a growing reality in Canada Community-based seniors services can help address social isolation, strengthen social connection and prevent crises before they occur. 🔗 Read the full report: niageing.ca/reports/its-... #SocialIsolation #HealthyAgeing #OlderAdults

🧠 Si des changements au niveau de la mémoire persistent ou vous préoccupent, le fait d’en parler à un prestataire de soins de santé peut vous aider à identifier les causes possibles et à déterminer les mesures qui s’imposent. Visitez petitspasgrandsresultats.ca pour en savoir plus.

🧠If changes in memory continue or you are concerned, speaking with a primary health care provider can help identify possible causes and determine what steps may be appropriate. Visit smallstepsbigdifference.ca to learn more. #SmallStepsBigDifference #DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth

Community-Based Seniors Services have quietly supported Canadians for decades The CBSS sector includes thousands of local organizations across Canada and is rooted in community leadership, volunteer support & partnerships across the public, private & non-profit sectors niageing.ca/reports/its-...

🌍 What Can Canada Learn from Global Leaders in Influenza Vaccination? Learn how international experience can help Canada better protect older adults from serious illness, hospitalization and death this influenza season. 📅 October 22, 2026 🕛 12 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🏠 Les Canadiennes et les Canadiens ont clairement exprimé où ils souhaitent vieillir. 81 % des personnes canadiennes âgées de 50 ans et plus souhaitent rester à leur domicile ou dans une maison plus petite aussi longtemps que possible. 🔗 Lisez le rapport complet ici : niageing.ca/reports/its-...

🏠 Canadians have been clear about where they want to age. 81% of Canadians aged 50+ want to remain in their own home or a smaller home for as long as possible. 🔗 Read the full report here: niageing.ca/reports/its-... #AgeingintheRightPlace #HealthyAgeing

Le Canada est désormais un pays super- vieillissant : une personne canadienne sur cinq est âgée de 65 ans et plus, et près d’une sur quatre devrait avoir plus de 65 ans d’ici la prochaine décennie. 🔗 Lisez le rapport complet ici : niageing.ca/reports/its-... #VieillirEnSanté #VieillirAuCanada

Canada is now a super-aged nation, with 1 in 5 Canadians aged 65+ and nearly 1 in 4 expected to be over 65 within the next decade. 🔗 Read the NIA full report here: niageing.ca/reports/its-... #HealthyAgeing #AgeingInCanada #AgeingintheRightPlace

🧠 Un diagnostic précoce de démence peut aider les personnes à accéder rapidement à de l’information, à des soins et à du soutien. Il peut également leur donner du temps pour prendre des mesures afin de conserver leur autonomie le plus longtemps possible. Visitez petitspasgrandsresultats.ca

🧠 An earlier dementia diagnosis can help people access information, care and support sooner. It can also provide more time to plan, and take steps to maintain independence for as long as possible. Visit smallstepsbigdifference.ca #SmallStepsBigDifference #DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth

Le nouveau rapport de l’INV examine comment des milliers d’organismes communautaires aident les personnes âgées à rester en santé, autonomes et socialement actives — et ce que le Canada doit faire pour renforcer ce secteur essentiel. Lisez le rapport: niageing.ca/reports/its-...

📘 New NIA Report The NIA's new report examines how thousands of community organizations are helping older adults remain healthy, independent and connected — and what Canada needs to do to strengthen this essential sector. niageing.ca/reports/its-... #HealthyAgeing #AgeingInCanada

💭Vous vous inquiétez des changements observés dans la mémoire d’une autre personne? Prêtez attention à ce qui a changé et choisissez un moment calme et intime pour aborder le sujet. Proposez-lui de l’aider à en parler à un prestataire de santé. Visitez petitspasgrandsresultats.ca

The NIA’s new report — the second in a three-year series examining the state of dementia in Canada — identifies four priorities for strengthening dementia care in Canada. 🔗 Read the full report here: niageing.ca/reports/addr... #DementiaCare #DementiaPolicy #NIAResearch #SmallStepsBigDifference

💭 Q: What challenges do Canadians face throughout the dementia care journey? A: People living with dementia and their caregivers can encounter barriers at many stages, from diagnosis through to end-of-life. 🔗 Read the full report here: niageing.ca/reports/addr... #DementiaCare #DementiaAwareness

🧠 Les deux tiers des personnes atteintes de démence au Canada ne sont pas diagnostiquées Cela signifie que de nombreuses personnes atteintes de démence ne bénéficient pas des informations, des soins et du soutien qui pourraient les aider. Plus d'informations sur petitspasgrandsresultats.ca

🧠2/3 of Canadians living with dementia are undiagnosed. This means many people living with dementia may not be getting the information, care and support that could help them. The sooner you know, the more you can do. Go to smallstepsbigdifference.ca #SmallStepsBigDifference #DementiaAwareness

📢🧠 Dementia care should not depend on where you live. Only seven of Canada’s 10 provinces have developed a dementia strategy since 2010, while none of the territories currently have one. 🔗 Read the full NIA report here: niageing.ca/reports/addr... #DementiaCare #SmallStepsBigDifference

🌟National Seniors Day🌟 Today, we celebrate older adults and the many ways they contribute to our families, workplaces and communities. This year is especially meaningful for the NIA as we celebrate 10 years of working to improve the lives of older Canadians and the systems that support them.

Nearly 61.7% of people living with dementia globally are estimated to remain undiagnosed. This means that between 1.3 and 2 million people could currently be living with dementia in Canada. 🔗Read the full report: niageing.ca/reports/addr... #DementiaAwareness #DementiaCare #SmallStepsBigDifference

Today, we recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We recognize the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous Peoples, families & communities, and the importance of listening to Indigenous voices. Truth and reconciliation require ongoing learning, reflection and action.