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2024 HelpAge Canada Annual Impact Report
HelpAge Canada is proud to present its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report. Discover how HelpAge Canada fuelled community-led impact across Canada and worldwide this past year, and enjoy a look ahead to the powerful grassroots collaboration and collective action that we're...
December 2024 — Holiday Special Edition Newsletter
As we wrap up another incredible year, our hearts are full of gratitude for the unwavering support you’ve shown. Thanks to you, HelpAge Canada has continued to empower communities in Canada and around the world, so that older people can thrive in the places they call...
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...
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