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📢New Report Release! The NIA’s 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey is here! With insights from nearly 6,000 Canadians aged 50+, this comprehensive study sheds light on the realities of ageing in Canada across social well-being, financial security, and health. 🧐Did you know: ● 36% of…

🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day from the NIA! 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. As we look toward the future, the NIA remains committed to building an…

🧓🏘️ A silent crisis is growing in Canada. Older adults are now more likely to experience homelessness than youth or other adults — and few are talking about it. 📊 According to the NIA's Ageing in Canada Survey, 1 in 5 Canadians aged 50+ live at a poverty-level standard of…

We’re thrilled to be hosting the second Canadian Caregiving Summit! Join us to hear from the leading voices in care, policy and research on how we work together to make Canada the best place in the world to give and receive care. bit.ly/432sRIq #CdnCaregiving #ActonCare

This week, the NIA joined other Canadian ageing sector stakeholders in New York for the 2025 @UN High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) to help bring the voices of older adults into international dialogue. 📸 Pictured: Gabrielle Gallant, NIA Director of…

NIA Policy Analyst @Arushan Arulnamby joined Raza M. Mirza, COO of @HelpAgeCA, at The Chang School’s 50+ Festival for a powerful conversation on exploring alternative housing for older adults. Together, they dove into: 🔹 Small care-home models for long-term care 🔹…

Ageing in the right place isn’t just a matter of preference — it’s a matter of possibility. New data visualization from the NIA’s Ageing in Canada Survey show that most Canadians want to age in their own homes, but recent immigrants, renters, and equity-deserving groups are more…

More than 1,000 European heat wave deaths linked to climate change. A new study found that over 2,300 people died during a 10-day heat wave across 12 European cities — with more than 500 deaths directly attributed to climate change caused by burning fossil fuels. Extreme heat…

🧬 Your Voice Matters: Help Shape Research on Women’s Reproductive Health! McMaster University is expanding the iGeN Study—a unique intergenerational research project following families across up to four generations in Ontario. By tracking participants every three years through…

🌍 Upcoming Event | The Intersectionality of Ageism & Sexism: Harnessing the Power of Older Women 📅 Date: July 16, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:15 PM ET 💻 Location: In-person and Online (Zoom) Join this important conversation on how ageism and sexism intersect—and how older women are…

📢 Participants Wanted for a Research Study “Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults” The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health is looking for volunteers to complete a short survey exploring people’s understanding of digital literacy for older adults.…

🧠 #DefyDementia is back this month with a special Pride episode, “Living with Pride in the Face of Dementia.” Co-hosts Dr. Allison Sekuler and Jay Ingram explore the increased risk of dementia facing the 2SLGBTQI communities, and about the tools, techniques, and resources…

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.👥 Your skills and experience still matter. Let’s change the narrative on retirement —…

👩‍🦳🏡 From strangers to housemates — and now chosen family. As Canada’s population ages and housing prices continue to rise, more older adults are turning to shared living as a creative and supportive alternative to living alone. In this heartwarming feature from the Toronto…

Colorectal Cancer Canada is inviting Canadians aged 50 to 74 who have never been diagnosed with colorectal cancer (CRC) to participate in our Using a FIT for Colorectal Cancer Screening Behaviours in Canada Survey. To show our appreciation for your time, you can get a chance to…

We’re pleased to welcome Gareth Gibbins as an Associate Fellow. A legal and policy expert with 20+ years in pensions, Gareth brings global insight and leadership experience from top Canadian institutions. He’s also a passionate advocate for neurodiversity, driven by his…

We’re thrilled to welcome Danny Martin, FSA, FCIA, as a NIA Associate Fellow. Based in Eckler’s Montreal office, Danny leads the firm’s Risk and Investment Practice. With over 20 years of experience, he brings deep expertise in investment strategy, risk management and pension…

🦠 Alberta is scaling back access to free COVID-19 vaccines—setting it apart from most provinces. @DrSamirSinha of the NIA says Alberta is becoming “an outlier” in vaccine policy, diverging from national guidelines. 📖 Read more via CBC: cbc.ca/news/canada/ca… #COVID19…

2SLGBTQI communities can face a greater risk of dementia. In this special #Pride episode, we learn about this increased risk, and about the tools, techniques, and resources available to mitigate the risk. Listen to @Baycrest's #DefyDementia podcast for an inspiring Pride-themed…

🎬 Casting Call: Share Your Story and Help Reframe Dementia We are launching a new public education campaign—and we want to hear from you. We’re looking for individuals aged 40+ who have been personally impacted by dementia—whether through a loved one, caregiving, or their own…