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VIDEO: “It’s our time to shine” – Films made by older people for the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing
Video and caption credit – UN Decade of Healthy Ageing In 2021, groups of older people from Canada, Jordan and Togo were involved in a project to ensure their voices were heard from the start of the UN Decade of Healthy Ageing (2021-2030). This project used the...
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Humanitarian Crisis in GazaA 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
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
Vasyl, 78At 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, including...
[REPORT] The Impact of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector on Older Adults in Canada: A Scoping Review
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
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...
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