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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
[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...
[VIDEO] Supporting Older People in Lviv, Ukraine | May 2024 Monitoring Visit
HelpAge Ukraine Country Office, Lviv, Ukraine Hamza Ansari (Global Partnerships Lead) had the opportunity to visit HelpAge partners in Lviv, Ukraine, on a monitoring trip in May 2024. HelpAge has supported older people in Ukraine since 2014, and scaled up its support...
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