Stories of Older People in Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine is facing sub-zero conditions and heavily shelled areas, and older people living there desperately need food, clean drinking water, and medication. Read the first-hand accounts of the struggles impacting older people amidst the war.
HelpAge Canada Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer
Starting in January 2025, HelpAge Canada is delighted to welcome Kahir Lalji to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having previously served as the Provincial Director of Government Relations & Programs with United Way BC, Kahir has worked tirelessly over the...
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[REPORT] Ipsos survey reveals critical need to combat ageism in Canada
In June 2024, a half day forum on “Ageism and Health Care, Community Care, and Support” was hosted in Ottawa, Ontario by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, International Longevity Centre Canada, United Way British Columbia, and Ageism Forum Planning Partners. The...
Let’s Show Older People They’re Not Alone This Holiday Season
This holiday season, you can show older people they’re not alone. Your gift powers local programs that help older adults, here in Canada and around the world, get the care and support they need, right in the heart of their own communities. It could be something as...
Compassionate Cancer Care, Close to Home ― John’s Story
John, an older man from Manitoba, faced a challenging fight when he was diagnosed with stomach cancer. Eventually, part of his stomach even needed to be removed. The effects of his treatment and changes to his digestion badly eroded John’s teeth, leaving him...
An Older British Columbian’s Resilience – Clara’s Story
Clara, an older British Columbian, found her world turned upside down after a series of hardships. She was left without a place to live after having to move out of her daughter’s home, and not long after, her right foot was amputated after she contracted a...
A New Lens on Life – Frieda’s Story
Frieda, 82, has called Elie, Manitoba, home for the past seven years. In 2015, after her husband’s health declined, she made the heart-wrenching decision to move him into a senior living facility. Unable to afford to live on her own, Frieda moved in with her lifelong...
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