Older people on the edge of survival in eastern Ukraine 

For immediate release   Older people living in sub-zero conditions and heavily shelled areas of Eastern Ukraine desperately need food, clean drinking water and medication, according to a survey released today. The survey taken by HelpAge International staff and volunteers offers a glimpse of the conditions older people in the oblasts of Donetsk and Luhansk…

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Connecting Elders through Youth Mentorship
in the Kivalliq Region

  For Immediate Release   Connected Elders and Youth is an intergenerational digital literacy program developed by HelpAge Canada, with support from Pinnguaq Association and Connected Canadians. Uniquely designed for Nunavummiut in the Kivalliq region, the program pairs youth and Elders to support Elders in building digital literacy skills for connecting with friends and family.…

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Bearing The Brunt

Older people are bearing the brunt of COVID-19 Older people are at higher risk of serious illness and their odds of survival are the lowest. Many have lost their livelihoods and can’t buy the food or medicine they need to survive. The pandemic has also exposed ageism like never before. Older people have been separated…

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HelpAge Canada awards $200,000 in Seniors Can! grants

Thanks to the generous support of our Founding Program Partner, HelpAge Canada was able to award a record-setting $200,000 in Seniors Can! grants this month.   Seniors Can! is an initiative designed to help low-income seniors across Canada avoid isolation and loneliness and engage more fully with their communities. This is achieved through grants that provide seniors with accessibility…

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HelpAge International releases report of ‘Unequal treatment’ during COVID-19

Unequal treatment What older people say about their rights during the COVID-19 pandemic. Report published by HelpAge International. HelpAge International is a global network of organisations promoting the right of all older people to lead dignified, healthy and secure lives. Older people’s health and lives have been at particular risk from COVID-19. Their rights have…

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A successful Ride to Connect campaign has led to over $53,000 dollars being raised for the Seniors Can Connect! program.

Thank you Ride to Connect! KMs = Connectivity for seniors across Canada    A successful Ride to Connect campaign has led to over $53,000 dollars being raised for the Seniors Can Connect! program.    Seniors Can Connect! is a HelpAge Canada program, delivered by Connected Canadians. The program provides tablets and technology mentorship to help seniors. Through the program, seniors can overcome barriers…

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