Active Aging Canada 🇨🇦
@ActiveAgingCda
Older Canadians Leading Active Lifestyles #ActiveAging
Each month for the last year we have celebrated our 25th anniversary by taking a look back at a few of our organization's highlights. For the month of December, we take a look back at our celebration year! Watch our YouTube video here:
#FeelGoodFriday #ActiveAging
103 years old. One mile. One unforgettable moment. 🤩 A few weeks ago, Mike Fremont took on the mile at @RunFlyingPig – When asked why? “Because I can!” 🙌 A powerful reminder that it’s never too late to get up and start moving. 💪 🎥: @harveylewisultrarunner #SportForLife
Thank you for your support and for sharing our physical activity for older adults directory page! activeagingcanada.ca/for-older-adul…
CIHR-IA is thrilled to spotlight two projects from our 2024 Voluntary Sector Knowledge Mobilization Support Grant. @activeagingca’s tools for staying active at home and a Nav-CARE initiative connecting volunteers with clients. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53370.html
👍 Check out the resource👇 providing guidance to community-dwelling people living with #dementia and their care partners on the benefits of #physicalactivity and how to get active. #SeniorsInCanada
Dr. Laura Middleton’s team created tools for care partners & providers to learn how nutrition & physical activity support people with dementia. Learn more: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53604.html #KnowledgeMobilization
"What Are Super Agers' Secrets? Researchers study exceptionally long-lived people and their families looking for traits that slow aging and protect against age-related disease": nextavenue.org/what-are-super…
**New Arthritis Resource** From the McCaig Institute for Bone & Joint Health, University of Calgary -- "Just One Move" helps Canadians with #rheumatoidarthritis turn small steps into lasting physical activity habits. Learn more: justonemove.ca #arthritis #Canada
While we look for forward to warm weather all year round, sometimes in the heat of Summer we look for some indoor activity options. Check out our list of free online videos to help you stay active at home: activeagingcanada.ca/for-older-adul…
#FeelGoodFriday #SeniorsInCanada "93-year-old Peterborough man makes Canadian flag for seniors’ home": globalnews.ca/video/11280229…
📢Free Public Event - July 31st, 🗓️In-person (Toronto) and Online. "Alzheimer's & Dementia Research Made Accessible for All": alz.org/aaic-for-all/
"Faire de l’exercice par temps chaud - Précautions à prendre" activeagingcanada.ca/fr/bulletin/re…
"Hot Weather Safety for Physical Activity": activeagingcanada.ca/newsletter/act…
#HappyCanadaDay! 🇨🇦 Hope you have a great day filled with fun activities!
Wonderful grant program and we are so grateful to be one of the 2025-26 recipients! Along with our partner @artyourservice, we are pleased to offer a vibrant online Seniors-oriented social and recreational community for older adults living in rural areas.
Ontario is investing nearly $7 million to protect seniors by supporting over 330 community projects that help them stay fit, active and socially connected. Learn more: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100…
This June, tag us @SeniorsON to show us how you are celebrating Seniors Month! Download our printable fact sheet, tip sheet, poster, and social media graphics to help promote the month in your local community: ontario.ca/SeniorsMonth #SeniorsMonth2025
**Tomorrow** is National Health and Fitness Day. A day to celebrate active living in Canada! Use the hashtag #NHFD2025 to share your activity!
The #ParticipACTION Community Challenge is ON! Get your move on and support your community! Looking for a perfect time to join in? National Health and Fitness Day is Saturday, June 7. It’s Canada’s official day to celebrate movement, so lace up, get active and tag us in your…
#FeelGoodFriday Pope Leo's gym account is still active and was attending up until a few weeks ago! The 66y old went to the gym 2-3 times per week for 1 hour sessions! ctvnews.ca/world/article/…
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What a hero! 🙌 91-year-old Mongolian athlete Radnaa Tseren is having a Games to remember - claiming his fifth gold medal in today’s 800m! 🥇 A true inspiration to our community, showing that age is no barrier when it comes to passionand the love of sport. 💪 🎥:@running.biji
Have questions on physical activity as we get older? Have questions on being active with a certain condition? Our new physical activity directory page helps connect you to active aging resources to help you safely get and stay physically active. activeagingcanada.ca/for-older-adul…
#FeelGoodFriday Did you know the International Masters Games 2025 start tomorrow in Taipei? Follow athletes 30y+ on their Twitter page below and get inspired!! #activeaging
The wait is almost over… ⏳🎉 In just one day, the World Masters Games officially begins! 7 years in the making – and now it’s go time. Let’s do this. 💪 #WMG2025 #MastersCommunity #SportForLife
Great opportunity to provide feedback on the needs of older Canadians 👇👇:
📢 Reminder! The Canadian Inclusive Green Spaces Symposium is coming up in June 2025! Are you passionate about parks and green spaces? Do you work in the parks sector?
Researchers are seeking volunteers for a survey on getting back to sport after Covid. See details below:👇
Did you have a tough time getting back into sports after the COVID-19 pandemic? We're interested in your sport re-engagement experiences. uleth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3s… #SportResearch #COVID @ParticipACTION @SportForLife_ @SIRCtweets @SSHRC_CRSH @cflri_icrcp @ActiveAgingCda