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...
Mar 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
The Kerby Tech Shed started when Bob, and his wife, moved to Calgary from Ottawa in 2018 after the couple retired. Moving two provinces away is a big change, and Bob was eager to put down roots in his new community. That’s when he got connected with Unison at Kerby...
Mar 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
In August 2023, Brandon Seniors for Seniors (BSFS) proudly celebrated 40 years of serving older people in their small Manitoba community. Today, they offer a wide range of programs and services that empower older Manitobans and inspire them to get involved. From the...
Mar 4, 2024 | Newsletters
I recently visited a longtime donor of HelpAge Canada in Eastern Canada, who’s now in a wheelchair and living in a retirement home after a car accident. She shared her struggles with navigating her city’s inaccessible buildings and sidewalks – she can’t do so many of...
Feb 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
From meeting in a laundromat for seven years to gathering weekly at one of their town’s most popular tourist attractions, Minnedosa Men’s Shed in Minnedosa, MB, has been going strong for nearly a decade. The town’s Heritage Village, a pioneer village that boats nine...
Jan 11, 2024 | News, Stories of Older People
In April 2023, the Bruce Men’s Shed found its roots on the Bruce Peninsula, providing a welcoming space for older men to gather, exchange stories, enhance their skills, and form long-lasting friendships. The Shed doesn’t have a dedicated meeting space yet, but...
