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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 2d

📚 New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for older adults

The Toronto Public Library is launching a major five-year initiative to support social connection and wellbeing among older adults.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for seniors | CBC News

The Toronto Public Library is taking new funding and investing in supporting seniors in the city, struggling with isolation. A recently announced $7 million dollar gift from The Walton's Trust is goin...

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Egale Canada @egalecanada.bsky.social · 2d

In an age of instant information, false facts targeting 2SLGBTQI communities are increasing at an alarming rate.

That's why it's more important now than ever to equip ourselves with the tools to combat misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Learn how at egale.ca/mdm-guide/

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 2d

📢 Aidez-nous à faire passer le message!
La campagne « Petits pas, grands résultats » de l’INV partage des mesures fondées sur la recherche pour protéger la santé cérébrale et réduire le risque de démence.

Encouragez vos réseaux à faire de petits pas dès aujourd'hui : PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca 💜🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 2d

📢 Help us spread the word!

The NIA’s Small Steps Big Difference campaign shares research-backed actions to protect brain health + reduce dementia risk.

Encourage your networks to take small steps today: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 💜🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 5d

Pensez protection de la tête

🪖 Prévenir les blessures à la tête aujourd'hui peut contribuer à réduire votre risque de démence demain.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 5d

🪖 Think Head Protection: Preventing head injuries today can help lower dementia risk tomorrow. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any
age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 5d

Pensez moins d'alcool

🍷 Boire moins d'alcool aujourd'hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 5d

🍷 Think Less Alcohol: Drinking less alcohol now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 5d

🧠 Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians—1.7M by 2050. Beyond the numbers, stigma remains a major barrier. It silences conversations + reduces support. Together, we can replace stigma with understanding + hope.

Learn more: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 💜

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 7d

✨ New Episode ✨
🎙️ Aging Vibrantly: Conversations to Empower Seniors

This week, we explore wills and navigating undue influence with lawyers Joanna Weiss & Emily Caza from WEL Partners.

🎧 eapon.ca/podcast/

#AgingVibrantly #Podcast #EstatePlanning

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 6d

📢 New Op-Ed in Canadian Affairs
“Good policy shouldn’t retire at 65”

Read the full op-ed by John Stapleton, Trevor Manson and Gabrielle Gallant here ➡️ www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/09/30/o...

#IncomeSecurity #HealthyAgeing #OlderAdults #Policy

Op-Ed: Good policy shouldn't retire at 65

Before age 65, disability programs encourage people to work. After 65, seniors’ programs punish work and even volunteerism

www.canadianaffairs.news

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 7d

Pensez interdiction de fumer

🚭 Arrêter de fumer aujourd'hui peut contribuer à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉 PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 7d

🚭 Think No Smoking: Stopping smoking today can help lower dementia risk tomorrow. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 7d

Pensez meilleure vue

👀 Corriger dès maintenant une déficience visuelle peut contribuer à réduire le risque de démence plus tard.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉 PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 7d

👀 Think Better Vision: Correcting impaired eyesight now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 7d

💭 Why does dementia stigma matter?
It fuels stereotypes + discrimination, stops people from seeking help, and reduces support.

🧠 Challenging stigma is as important as prevention + treatment.

Read the NIA’s new report: www.niageing.ca/adressing-de...

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

🌟 Happy National Seniors Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the contributions of older adults across Canada—their wisdom, resilience and the many ways they strengthen our families, workplaces and communities.

Join us in honouring the older adults in your life today—and every day. 💙

#NationalSeniorsDay

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

Pensez qualité de l'air

🌱 Réduire votre exposition à la pollution atmosphérique aujourd’hui peut contribuer à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

👉 Découvrez toutes les mesures sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

🌱 Think Clean Air: Reducing exposure to air pollution now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

Pensez vie sociale

👫 Avoir une vie sociale est l'une des mesures qui peuvent contribuer à réduire le risque de démence.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉 PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

👫 Think Being Social: Having a social life can help reduce dementia risk. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple changes at any age.

See all 14 steps to protect brain health: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

🧠 Saviez-vous que près de la moitié des cas de démence dans le monde pourraient être évités ou retardés?

Le nouveau document de deux pages publié par l'INV présente 14 mesures favorables à la santé cérébrale.

Téléchargez-le : PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8d

🧠 Did you know that nearly half of dementia cases worldwide may be prevented or delayed?

The NIA’s new 2-pager shares 14 actions—like staying active, managing diabetes and protecting hearing—that support brain health.

Download it: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 9d

🧡 Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

On this day, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, remember the children who never returned home and acknowledge the lasting impact of these institutions on Indigenous Peoples, families and communities.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 9d

🔁 ICYMI: Our webinar Addressing Dementia in Canada is now available on demand! 🎥🧠 Learn about prevention, stigma, and what governments can do to strengthen dementia strategies. Watch the replay:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNi...

Addressing Dementia in Canada: Raising Awareness, Challenging Stigma and Reducing Our Risk

YouTube video by National Institute on Ageing, Canada

www.youtube.com

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