It’s Brain Awareness Week!
Brain Awareness Week is March 11-17, 2024. As we age, it is important to take care of our physical, mental and social wellbeing. The brain is a complex organ in the human body that is continuously...
View ArticleIf Not You, Who? Advance Care Planning Day
April 16th is Advance Care Planning Day If Not You, Who? Who would you trust to make your healthcare decisions? Planning for your future healthcare needs is important. So, we’re asking: Do you know...
View ArticleGlobal Intergenerational Week, April 24 -30, 2024
Together, let’s celebrate the power of connection. Relationships between older and younger people are not just ‘nice’ but essential. Join us for #GIW24! Join us for Global Intergenerational Week from...
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Mental Health Week – May 6-12
Discover the importance of Mental Health Week Mental Health Week is an annual event to celebrate and raise awareness about the importance of mental health. This year’s theme is Healing Through...
View ArticleMay 19 is Personal Support Worker Day!
Since 2010, Ontario has dedicated May 19 to celebrating Personal Support Worker (PSW) Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the invaluable contributions of Personal Support Workers. These dedicated...
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National AccessAbility Week: May 26 to June 1, 2024
Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All Join us from May 26 to June 1, 2024, to celebrate: the valuable contributions and leadership of persons with disabilities in Canada the work of...
View ArticleOntario Celebrates Seniors Month – June, 2024
Celebrating Seniors in Ontario Learn how Ontario is recognizing the contributions of seniors in our communities. Seniors Month June is Seniors Month in Ontario. The 2024 theme is “Working for Seniors.”...
View ArticleNational Indigenous History Month – June, 2024
June is National Indigenous History Month in Canada, an opportunity to learn about the unique cultures, traditions and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. It’s a time to honour the stories,...
View ArticleHelping 2SLGBTQI+ Older Adults to Age in Place
From: Employment and Social Development Canada This consultation is open from May 1, 2024 at 12 pm (noon), Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) until July 17, 2024 at 12 am (midnight), Eastern Daylight Time...
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Disability Pride Month
Every year in July, Disability Pride Month celebrates persons who experience disability, their identities and culture, and their positive contributions to society. The event aims to change the way...
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Celebrating International Self-Care Day: A vital practice for older adults
As we age, prioritizing our well-being becomes increasingly crucial. International Self-Care Day, observed annually on July 24th, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of self-care in our...
View ArticleBrain-healthy tips to reduce your risk of dementia
This page lists evidence-based tips and strategies to help you lead a healthy, balanced lifestyle that reduces your risk of dementia. Your abilities, health and interests should be taken into...
View ArticleBattling social isolation and loneliness from home
Among Canadians 50 years of age and older, 41% experience social isolation and 57% experience varying degrees of loneliness. Humans are social beings. From friends to family and everyone in between,...
View ArticleSeptember is World Alzheimer’s Month 2024
Each September, people unite from all corners of the world to raise awareness and to challenge the stigma that persists around Alzheimer’s disease and all types of dementia. During World Alzheimer’s...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and...
View ArticleOctober 1 – National Seniors Day
Every year on October 1, Canadians pay tribute to all seniors who have helped shape our country and who continue to enrich our lives every day. Why celebrate seniors Older people have made-and...
View ArticleWomen’s History Month 2024
October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of...
View ArticleOctober 9th is Ageism Awareness Day
On this day, let’s talk about ageism and age discrimination. The term “ageism” refers to two concepts: a socially constructed way of thinking about older persons based on negative attitudes and...
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