Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Jul 23, 2024 | Campaigns, News

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza. Humanitarian aid to the region has been severely restricted, and people in Gaza are in dire need of medical supplies, food, clean drinking water, and more, as bombardments continue to threaten...

An Update on the 2023 Morocco Earthquake

Jul 15, 2024 | News

On September 8th, 2023, a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck mountain-circled communities in Morocco, around 70 kilometres south of Marrakesh. Nearly 3000 people died and over 5000 people were injured, with many having been trapped under the crumbled debris...

Stories from a HelpAge Shelter in Lviv, Ukraine – May 2024

Jul 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older Ukrainians

Vasyl, 78 At 78, Vasyl, a former deputy director of a construction company, faces significant health and housing challenges exacerbated by the war. Having worked in construction since the age of 14, Vasyl’s long career has left him with serious health issues,...

[RESOURCE] The Impact of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector on Older Adults in Canada: A Scoping Review

Jun 26, 2024 | News, Resources

As the population of older adults in Canada steadily rises, it results in an increase in healthcare expenditures and a heightened demand for community-based support services. The community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) sector plays an essential role in addressing the...

In Photos: Claiming our Space, Naming our Future – 2024 CBSS Sector Summit

Jun 10, 2024 | News

HelpAge Canada proudly hosted the 2024 Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit – Claiming our Space, Naming our Future – from June 2nd to 4th, 2024, in Ottawa, ON, with the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor, SE Health. This historic event was...

PRESS RELEASE: Canada HomeShare launches home sharing in three new communities, expands program to facilitate senior-to-senior home sharing

Apr 22, 2024 | News, Press Release

Read the official press release  OTTAWA, ON , April 22, 2024 /CNW/ – HelpAge Canada is proud to announce that their flagship program, Canada HomeShare, has expanded to allow for new types of home sharing and is now accepting applications from older home...