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May 17, 2024 | Ukraine, Videos
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...
Apr 22, 2024 | News, Press Releases
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...
Apr 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
The New Beginnings Men’s Shed is a Shed true to its name. After experiencing a tragic house fire, Brent Goetz sought connection with others, eventually meeting with the former president of Men’s Sheds Canada. They talked over coffee about the value of Men’s...
Apr 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
Six years ago, John Dicks found himself captivated by radio interviews featuring Doug Mackie, a key figure in the Men’s Sheds Canada community. John later had the opportunity to chat with Doug about the difference Men’s Sheds can make in a community, and he was...
Apr 10, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
In 2019, Cold Lake Alberta saw the inception of the Cold Lake Men’s Shed, spearheaded by Wayne Warner. Drawing from his military experience, Wayne noticed that older men often didn’t get the mental health support they need and was motivated to take action. Speaking to...
Mar 12, 2024 | News, Videos
Hear from Karen McDonald of Healthy Aging Alberta, Marta Hajek of Elder Abuse Ontario – the co-Chairs of the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council – along with Gregor Sneddon, Executive Director of HelpAge Canada, as they share why now is the time to...
Mar 12, 2024 | News, Press Releases
HelpAge Canada and its partners are thrilled to announce the establishment of the Canadian Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Interim Community Leadership Council. This Interim Council is designed to enable the CBSS community to affirm the governance structure,...
Mar 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
The Fundy Men’s Shed, located in Saint John, New Brunswick, launched in 2023 with eight members. Their collective mission is powerful: learn new skills, forge meaningful connections, and make a difference in their community. The group was fortunate to land the...
