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New Report Release! Now in its 4th year, the Ageing in Canada Survey—conducted by the NIA with support from Manulife—is one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives, and expectations of Canadians aged 50+. Full report: niageing.ca/reports/pers...
Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey - NIA
Now in its fourth year, Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey, continues to be one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives ...
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🏡 Ageing in the Right Place: Most Older Adults Want to Age at Home

Findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show that the vast majority of older Canadians want to remain in their homes as they age — but many are not yet prepared to do so.

🔗 Read the full report niageing.ca/reports/pers...
February 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
🏠 Access to Home and Community Care: Modest Gains, Major Gaps Remain

Findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show slight improvements in access to home and community care — but many older Canadians still face significant barriers.

🔗 Read the full NIA report niageing.ca/reports/pers...
February 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🏥 Access to Health Care Is Improving — But Still Falling Short
Findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show modest progress in access to primary care for older Canadians, but significant barriers remain.

🔗 Read the full report niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #HealthCareAccess
February 2, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) is creating a video series to help seniors learn about scams and frauds. They are looking for seniors (55+) who have experienced being targeted by a scam or fraud attempt and are willing to share their story.

Learn more: www.acelaw.ca/empowering-s...
January 30, 2026 at 5:44 PM
📘🌟 NOUVEAU RAPPORT! L'INV appelle à une action urgente et coordonnée pour améliorer la sensibilisation à la démence, la réduction des risques et la lutte contre la stigmatisation à travers le Canada.

📖 Lire le rapport complet ici: niageing.ca/reports/addr...

#PetitsPasGrandsResultats
January 30, 2026 at 4:23 PM
⏳ Retirement Readiness Is Slipping for Many Older Canadians

New findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show growing uncertainty about retirement among Canadians aged 50+.

🔗 Learn more niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #RetirementReadiness #FinancialSecurity #HealthyAgeing
January 30, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Joan Alexander, 71, once spent three months sleeping in her car after a broken hip cost her job and housing. Her story highlights a growing but often invisible issue: more older Ontarians, especially women on fixed incomes, are at risk of homelessness.

www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
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January 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
🎉 Announcing the 2025 Entente Education Canada Leadership in Ageing Award Recipients! 🎉

🏆 Undergraduate Award: Dawson Sheehan

🏆 Graduate Award: Shanuki Goonasekera

These students are making a real difference in the lives of older adults across Canada.

Learn more: niageing.ca/awards/canad...
January 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
📉 Material Deprivation: Hidden Poverty Persists Among Older Canadians

Findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show that 20% of Canadians aged 50+ are experiencing a poverty-level standard of living.

🔗 Learn more niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #FinancialSecurity
January 29, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Dementia doesn't have to an inevitable part of aging. As Dr. Samir Sinha of @niageing.ca explains, as many as 45 per cent of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing various modifiable risk factors. #ForgetNoOne @trsmtorontomet.bsky.social Read more:
Reducing dementia risk: what research says about modifiable risk factors across the life course
www.torontomu.ca
January 28, 2026 at 9:07 PM
💰 Income Adequacy Remains Precarious for Many Older Canadians

New findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show that while income adequacy has remained steady in recent years, financial security remains out of reach for many older adults.

🔗 Learn more niageing.ca/reports/pers...
January 27, 2026 at 10:14 PM
On January 26, Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, delivered a keynote at the Canadian Infrastructure Conference, focused on how we can better design care environments to meet the future needs of older Canadians.

🔗 niageing.ca/reports/ther...
January 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨 Ageism Is Common — and Often Overlooked

New findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey reveal that ageism is a daily reality for many older Canadians.

🔗 Read more niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #Ageism #HealthyAgeing #NIA #Inclusion
January 26, 2026 at 2:59 PM
📉 Social Engagement Is Declining Among Older Canadians
New findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show fewer older adults are participating regularly in social, recreational or group activities.

🔗 Read the full report niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #HealthyAgeing #Loneliness
January 23, 2026 at 2:48 PM
🎥 ICYMI: Watch the Webinar Replay — 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Missed our virtual launch—or want to revisit the insights? The webinar replay is now available!

▶️ Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cob...

#AgeingInCanada #HealthyAgeing #NIA #PolicyForAgeing #Longevity
The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey Launch Event
YouTube video by National Institute on Ageing, Canada
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January 22, 2026 at 6:38 PM
📊 Social Isolation, Loneliness and Ageism Remain Widespread

New findings from the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey show that social isolation and loneliness among older Canadians remain unchanged since 2022.

🔗 Read the full report niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada #SocialIsolation #Ageism
January 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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AFC grants are open for application!
BCHC's Age-friendly Communities grants help older adults in B.C. live independently and stay active. Read more: bit.ly/4r5tBYU hashtag#AgeFriendly hashtag#BCHC Or sign up for an infosession on February 4 for more information: bit.ly/4r1FVJF
January 19, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The NIA is proud to launch the 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey.

Key Actions Needed:
✅ Tackle Social Isolation
✅ Strengthen Financial Security
✅ Improve Access to Care
✅ Support Ageing in the Right Place
✅ Address Ageism

Read the full report
🔗 niageing.ca/reports/pers...

#AgeingInCanada
January 21, 2026 at 2:36 PM
New Report Release! Now in its 4th year, the Ageing in Canada Survey—conducted by the NIA with support from Manulife—is one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives, and expectations of Canadians aged 50+. Full report: niageing.ca/reports/pers...
Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey - NIA
Now in its fourth year, Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey, continues to be one of Canada’s most comprehensive annual snapshots of the experiences, perspectives ...
niageing.ca
January 20, 2026 at 6:35 PM
💻 Virtual Launch: 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Join the NIA online as we unveil the results of Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey.

📅 Date: January 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
🌐 Location: Online

Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-la...
January 19, 2026 at 7:53 PM
🕰️ The “three-stage life” is changing—and so is ageing

💡 A timely reminder that ageing isn’t just about living longer, but about living better—and planning differently—across the life course.

🔗 Read the article: time.com/collections/...
The New Old Age
It's time to rethink the way we live, work, and learn, longevity experts say.
time.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:32 PM
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

🧠 Dementia is not an inevitable part of ageing.

✅ There are 14 simple actions that can cut dementia risk by up to 45%.

👣 Small steps today can make a big difference tomorrow.

SmallStepsBigDifference.ca

#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #BrainHealth
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—a reminder of the urgent need to raise awareness, challenge stigma and support brain health across Canada.

Learn more and explore practical tools ➡️ www.smallstepsbigdifference.ca

#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth #BrainHealth #SmallStepsBigDifference
January 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
💻 Virtual Launch: 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Join the NIA online as we unveil the results of Perspectives on Growing Older in Canada: The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey.

📅 Date: January 20, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST
🌐 Location: Online

Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/virtual-la...
January 8, 2026 at 9:26 PM
❄️ Holiday Closure Announcement ❄️

The National Institute on Ageing will be closed for the holidays from December 22, 2025 until January 2, 2026. The office will re-open on Monday, January 5, 2026.

We wish you all a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
December 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM