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.
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[REPORT] Homesharing: Housing That Connects Us
This report is dedicated to its author, Dorothy Mazeau (1947-2024), a 2024 Samuel Centre Fellow whose life and work were deeply intertwined with her passion for home sharing. Having embraced home sharing for most of her adult life, Dorothy firmly believed in its...
WEBINAR: Confronting Ageism and Fostering Inclusivity in All Places
The webinar, moderated by Nicole Clarke (Acting Executive Director, HelpAge Canada), featured insightful discussions from researchers Dr. Olive Bryanton (University of Prince Edward Island) and Dr. Laura Kadowaki (United Way of British Columbia and Simon Fraser...
Age Better with Luca – What It Takes to Nourish a Community
An older person and a volunteer at an Innovation Youth Solidarity MarketLuca, an older adult in Montreal, Quebec, is known for his warmth and kindness, but he often feels isolated. His specific dietary needs — avoiding sugar, processed fats, and most carbohydrates —...
On October 1st, Celebrate International Day of Older Persons
In 1990, the United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons – a day to celebrate older people, challenge the way we think about age, and promote the development of a world for all ages. HelpAge Canada has teamed up with our partners...
Announcing the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council
In January 2024, HelpAge Canada placed an open call for nominations for the first national leadership council for the CBSS sector – the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council (ICLC) – and selected two community leaders, Karen McDonald (Healthy Aging...
190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account
Oday El-Meghari is the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza that works to develop and rehabilitate the local community in the areas of community development, capacity building, and psychological and social...
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