💰 November is Financial Literacy Month The NIA’s 8-part series, 7 Steps Toward Better CPP/QPP Claiming Decisions: Shifting the Paradigm on How We Help Canadians, aims to help Canadians make more informed decisions and understand the value of delaying CPP/QPP benefits. 🔗 www.niageing.ca/cpp-qpp

Read the NIA’s new Provincial and Territorial Vaccine One-Pagers for Adults 65+ (2025/26). These one-page resources outline: 📋 Which vaccines are nationally recommended 💰 Which vaccines are free 💬 Where to get vaccine questions answered 🔗https://www.niageing.ca/provincial-territorial-vaccines

“Our new resources clearly outline which vaccines are nationally recommended for older adults by Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI).” Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA. Read more: www.niageing.ca/provincial-t...

💉 Vaccine access and coverage for older adults still vary by province and territory. The NIA’s new Provincial and Territorial Vaccine One-Pagers for Adults 65+ make it simple to know what’s available. 🔎 Find your province or territory and see what’s covered: 🔗 www.niageing.ca/provincial-t...

💉 COVID-19 Vaccines — What Older Canadians Need to Know 🌬️ Respiratory infections remain among the leading causes of emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths in later life. Stay informed and protect yourself and those around you: 🔗 www.niageing.ca/covid-19vacc...

Our 2026 CCSMH National Spotlight Campaign will highlight practical examples and innovative approaches - big and small - from the field. Please submit your responses by November 28, 2025 and you’ll be entered into a draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards. https://ow.ly/jOVC50Xrbp5

🩸 Diabetes Awareness Month | November Addressing the Silent Epidemic of Ageing with Diabetes in Canada 📄 Read the full report: 🔗 www.niageing.ca/diabetes #DiabetesAwarenessMonth #HealthyAgeing #ChronicDisease #Prevention #AgeingInPlace

📺 ICYMI: Replay Available! Vaccines for Older Canadians — What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent 🎬 Watch the replay: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rI3...

📢 Join us for a national briefing on the Pension Delay Guarantee (PDG) — a reform proposal for the CPP/QPP developed by the NIA that’s gaining real momentum toward implementation. 🗓 Monday, November 24 🕛 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

🤧 Cold and flu season is here — and knowing which vaccines to get can be confusing. That’s why the NIA created the 2025/26 Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians — your go-to resource for staying protected! Stay informed and safeguard your health: 🔗 niageing.ca/vaccines

📅 Join us November 13, 2025 | 12–1 p.m. ET 💉 Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent Register now: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #VaccinesForOlderAdults #HealthyAgeing #PublicHealth #WorldPneumoniaDay #NIAWebinar

💉 World Pneumonia Day On World Pneumonia Day, the NIA reminds Canadians that vaccination is a cornerstone of disease prevention and healthy ageing. Free webinar tomorrow! Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

💉 Vaccines for Older Canadians: What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent For World Pneumonia Day, the NIA has released resources to help older Canadians make confident, timely vaccination decisions: niageing.ca/vaccines www.niageing.ca/covid-19vacc... www.niageing.ca/provincial-t...

What does it mean to truly care for Canada’s veterans today? On this episode of Coming of Age, host Duncan Duncan is joined by experts in the fields of military, mental health and geriatrics to explore the evolving identity of Canadian veterans. Listen: link.cohostpodcasting.com/18592fac-02e...

As we honour those who served, the NIA recognizes the unique challenges facing Canada’s ageing Veterans. Two-thirds are now over 55—many living with complex health issues. 📄 Read our report: www.niageing.ca/veterans #RemembranceDay #Veterans #HealthyAgeing #Frailty #MentalHealth #PublicHealth

🧾 Make a Will Month Planning ahead helps ensure that our wishes are known and respected. 📑 This Make a Will Month, the NIA encourages Canadians to take proactive steps toward future planning to support independence and peace of mind as we age.

📢Calling all changemakers! Canadian startups, individuals and organizations: Do you have an innovative technology, program or service that can improve the lives of older adults? Apply to the Chrysalis Innovation Challenge 2025 for a chance to win up to $30,000. sehc.com/chrysalis

The Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuro-Intervention (CNN) Lab at York University is seeking participants for a research study on decision-making and brain changes as we age. Eligibility: older adults over the age of 60 in good physical and mental health Contact: [email protected]

The CCSMH is looking forward to attending the Canadian Caregiving Summit to connect, learn and shine a light on the mental health of caregivers. https://canadiancaregivingsummit.ca

Older Adults Facing Homelessness: A Growing Crisis in Canada A recent story from CTV News highlights the reality facing many older adults. The NIA's 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey found that 18% of older adults in Atlantic Canada are living at poverty-level standards. www.ctvnews.ca/canada/artic...

🚶 Fall Prevention Month Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and loss of independence among older adults — but most are preventable. This Fall Prevention Month, the NIA encourages Canadians to take simple steps to stay steady and safe. 📄 Read: static1.squarespace.com/static/5c2fa...

💉 Webinar: Vaccines for Older Canadians — What You Need to Know to Stay Healthy and Independent 📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET 💻 Location: Virtual (Zoom) 👉 Register here: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #Vaccines #HealthyAgeing #OlderAdults #WorldPneumoniaDay

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… Éviter les traumatismes crâniens 🪖 Éviter les traumatismes crâniens aujourd'hui peut contribuer à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard. 👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… 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 🧠

💜 World Menopause Day At the NIA, we believe that supporting menopause with evidence-based resources and inclusive policies is key to advancing women’s health and promoting healthy ageing for all. 👉 Watch our recent webinar “Addressing Dementia in Canada": www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNi...

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… La stimulation mentale 📚 Stimuler votre cerveau par le biais d’activités d'apprentissage et d’activités stimulantes peut contribuer à réduire le risque de démence. 👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… Mental stimulation 📚 Learning and stimulating activities now can help reduce 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 🧠

🌍 World Food Day 🍎 Access to nutritious, affordable food is key to healthy ageing. Food insecurity among older adults in Canada is rising, affecting health and independence. The NIA supports policies that strengthen food access for all. 🤝🌱 #WorldFoodDay #HealthyAgeing

Why Some Older Canadians Bounce Back After a Period of Poor Health A new CBC News story highlights encouraging research showing that recovery and resilience in later life are more common than many might think. 📰 Read the full story from CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… Maintenir un poids santé ⚖️ Maintenir un poids santé aujourd’hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard. 👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… Maintaining a healthy weight ⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple changes at any age. See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

🌟 Canadian students making a difference in the field of ageing: We want to recognize you! Apply for the 2025 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards for a chance to win $1,000. www.niageing.ca/canadian-lea...

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… L’activité physique 💪 Rester physiquement actif aujourd’hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard. 👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca 🧠

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… Staying physically active 💪 Staying active now can help reduce dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple changes at any age. See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

📢🧠 Dementia policy action can’t wait. By 2050, 1.7M Canadians may be living with dementia + nearly 1M care partners. The NIA calls for stronger strategies, awareness + accountability across Canada. Read the full report: www.niageing.ca/adressing-de...

🧠 What is dementia? It’s a decline in brain function that affects memory, thinking, mood + behaviour—caused by diseases like Alzheimer’s, vascular + Lewy body dementia. It’s not a normal part of ageing. Learn more: www.niageing.ca/adressing-de... #DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth #EndStigma

📚 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/...

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/

📢 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 💜🧠

📢 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 💜🧠

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

🪖 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 🧠

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

🍷 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 🧠

🧠 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 💜

✨ 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

📢 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

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

🚭 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 🧠

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