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Fostering a world in which all people can age with dignity 🌍🍁
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Joined November 2013
Yukoners are speaking up for older people in their communities. We're listening. Learn more:
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RT @HelpAgeCA: Age Better Grants are now open for applications until April 14, 2025! Canadian community-based organizations that support ol….
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Global victory. Now Canada must act. Learn about new UN resolution – and Canadian NGO efforts ahead of federal election – to protect the rights older people:
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We are delighted to announce that Dr. Raza Mirza has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, and Shelina Gwaduri-Dilgir has been appointed Chief Development Officer. Full announcement:
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Age Better Grants are now open for applications until April 14, 2025! Canadian community-based organizations that support older adults can apply for grants up to $20,000 each to enhance social connections, combat ageism, and promote well-being. Learn more:
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Our Age Better granting streams will be open for applications soon! Community-based organizations that provide services and programs to older people can apply for grants of up to $20,000. Join us for our Age Better Grants Information Session on March 21st.
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Today marks three years since the invasion of Ukraine. HelpAge International's new film "To Feel Human" shines a light on the tremendous resilience, compassion, and contribution of older Ukrainians in their war-torn communities. Access the film here:
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The CCCE's National Caregiving Strategy is a clear plan to address the biggest barriers experienced by 1 in 4 Canadian caregivers. We are proud to have been part of their co-design process and support their effort to make caregiving a national priority.
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Vyta and McMaster’s Optimal Aging Portal have joined forces to create a game-changing resource for aging-in-place, blending expert advice with seamless access to care. Empower your own aging journey with trusted insights, all in one easy-to-use platform!
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Join the online event today. HelpAge Canada's CEO, Kahir Lalji will be speaking! . Register here:
🎥Join Us Live!.Be the first to hear about the groundbreaking findings from the 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey! The NIA is hosting a live online event to launch the survey and discuss its implications for the future of ageing in Canada. 🗓️Date: Tuesday, January 28. 🕘Time: 12:30
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IN THE NEWS 📰 Check out this article in @globeandmail highlighting The Intergenerational Classroom, a partnership between @UofT and Christie Gardens Retirement Home led by our own Dr. @RazaMMirza.Director of Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization 💡
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At 57, Sabah was forced to leave everything behind, fleeing airstrikes with her family in search of safety. Now living in uncertain conditions, she faces each day with resilience, hoping for a chance to rebuild their lives. Read Sabah's story here ➡️
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HelpAge International's #AgeInclusion Toolkit is here to help! With technical briefs, training materials, and an assessment tool, you’ll gain the insights and resources needed to integrate age-inclusive approaches across your organization. ➡️
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From HelpAge Canada to you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 🎄🎊 Our offices will be closed from December 25th, 2024, to January 3rd, 2025 ☃️
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🎉 Our 2024 Impact Report is here! 🎉Discover how we fuelled community-led impact across Canada and worldwide this past year, and look ahead to the powerful grassroots collaboration and collective action that’s shaping a brighter future for all ages 💫
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This holiday season, you can show older people they’re not alone. Your gift powers local programs that help older adults get the care and support they need, right in the heart of their own communities. Please, donate today 🎁
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🌟 Season's greetings from the HelpAge Canada team! Check out our 2024 Holiday Special Edition Newsletter, full of inspiring stories from older people and their communities to warm your heart this holiday season ➡️
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We're thrilled to welcome Kahir Lalji (@KLalji ) as our new CEO! With a Master’s in Gerontology and 20+ years of experience in seniors’ services, Kahir will bring expertise and passion to our mission of supporting older people in Canada and worldwide.
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At 83, Frieda had lost so much — her husband, her son, and slowly, her ability to see. But her story doesn't end there. Discover how Frieda found a new lens on life and see how we're supporting even more older adults in the heart of their communities ❤️
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