June is Seniors Month! 🎉 At the NIA, we believe growing older is something to be celebrated. Seniors Month is a powerful reminder of the resilience, experience and ongoing contributions of older adults in Canada. #SeniorsMonth #HealthyAgeing #AgeingInCanada #AgeInclusion

National AccessAbility Week (May 31–June 6, 2026) During National AccessAbility Week, the NIA recognizes the importance of creating communities, services and environments that are accessible, inclusive and age-friendly for all.

The NIA is proud to welcome this year’s Entente Education Canada Summer Scholars, Hannah Gans and Firoozeh Bairami. Read more entente.ca/annual-summe...

What should long-term care look like after COVID-19? Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, discusses the importance of rethinking long-term care design. Read more thedailyseoul.com/toronto-long...

🧠 Equity in Dementia Care: What Are the Gaps and How Can We Improve Care for the People Who Need It Most? 🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: niageing.ca/events/equit...

The NIA is pleased to welcome six summer students to the organization this year. We are excited to welcome, pictured from left to right, Samin Barakati, Olivia Daley, Chloe Huang, Jenna Peters, Alina Zaidi and Almira Zhantuyakova to the NIA team. Read their detailed bios niageing.ca/our-team/

The NIA is pleased to welcome Hannah Gans and Firoozeh Bairami as this year’s Entente Education Canada Summer Scholars. Both bring strong interdisciplinary expertise and a shared commitment to advancing healthy ageing, equity and evidence-informed policy. Read their full bios niageing.ca/our-team/

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir quatre nouvelles organisations au sein du Centre d’excellence des pensions de l’Institut national sur le vieillissement : BlackRock, CAAT Pension Plan, Fidelity Canada et TTC Pension Plan. Découvrez-en davantage niageing.ca/media-releas...

We’re excited to welcome four new organizations to the National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence (PCE): BlackRock, CAAT Pension Plan, Fidelity Canada and TTC Pension Plan. Learn more niageing.ca/media-releas...

Les résultats de l'Enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada montrent que la grande majorité des personnes âgées canadiennes souhaitent rester chez elles à mesure qu'elles vieillissent — mais beaucoup ne sont pas encore prêtes à le faire. niageing.ca/.../perspect...

🏠 Accès aux soins à domicile et communautaires : des progrès modestes, mais des lacunes importantes persistent 🔗 Lire le rapport complet de l'INV niageing.ca/reports/pers... #VieillissementAuCanada #SoinsÀDomicile #SoinsCommunautaires #VieillissementEnSanté #INV

La préparation à la retraite s'effrite chez de nombreuses personnes âgées canadiennes Des conclusions tirées de l'Enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada révèlent une incertitude croissante concernant la retraite chez les Canadiens âgés de 50 ans et plus niageing.ca/reports/pers...

Statistics Canada’s Eh Sayers podcast has released a new episode titled “The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population”, offering a timely look at how Canada’s shifting demographics are reshaping everyday life. 🎧 Listen here share.transistor.fm/s/ad0a8045

🧠 Equity in Dementia Care: What Are the Gaps and How Can We Improve Care for the People Who Need It Most? 🗓️ Date: June 4, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 p.m. ET 🔗 Register here: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

💰 La suffisance du revenu reste précaire pour de nombreux Canadiens âgés Les résultats de l'Enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada montrent que la sécurité financière reste hors de portée pour de nombreuses personnes âgées. 🔗 niageing.ca/reports/pers...

📉 L'engagement social est en baisse chez les personnes âgées canadiennes Les résultats de l'enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada montrent que moins de personnes âgées participent régulièrement à des activités sociales, récréatives ou de groupe. niageing.ca/reports/pers...

🚨 L'âgisme est courant — et souvent ignoré De nouvelles conclusions tirées de l'enquête 2025 de l’INV sur le vieillissement au Canada révèlent que l'âgisme est une réalité quotidienne pour de nombreux Canadiens âgés. 🔗 Pour en savoir plus niageing.ca/reports/pers...

L'INV est fier de lancer l'enquête 2025 « Perspectives sur le vieillissement au Canada », notre 4ème étude annuelle représentative qui rend compte des expériences et des points de vue des Canadiens âgés de 50 ans et plus, menée avec le soutien de Manuvie. 🔗 niageing.ca/reports/pers...

📢 Publication d’un nouveau rapport! L’enquête « Perspectives sur le vieillissement au Canada » constitue un aperçu annuel complet sur les expériences, les points de vue et les attentes des Canadiens âgés de 50 ans et plus. Réalisée avec le soutien de Manuvie. niageing.ca/reports/pers...

The most powerful CPP reform is right under our noses – and it’s cost-efficient 👉 Read the full op-ed to learn how this proposal could strengthen retirement security in Canada www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...

April 24–30 is Global Intergenerational Week 👵👦 At the NIA, we know that when generations come together, we foster understanding, empathy and a more inclusive society. From mentorship and caregiving to storytelling and innovation, these connections help us all age with purpose and confidence.

🛡️ April 23–30 is National Immunization Awareness Week 🛡️ At the NIA, we provide vaccine guides for older adults—now available in multiple languages—to support informed decisions about immunization. Learn more: niageing.ca/vaccines #NIAW2026 #HealthyAgeing #VaccinesProtect

Artificial intelligence is already shaping how care is delivered in Canada—but what does that mean for older Canadians? In this brief, the NIA highlights the need for an ethical, safe and accountable Canadian AI framework. Read more: niageing.ca/resources/de...

$28,600 a year. That’s the median income for older Canadian women. In this piece, Moira Welsh breaks down the history, the data and the human impact behind the numbers. Read more: thewalrus.ca/canada-pensi...

🌟 April 19–25 is National Volunteer Week in Canada. At the NIA, we celebrate the contributions of volunteers who help build more connected, supportive communities where people can age with confidence and dignity. Thank you to the volunteers making a difference every day. 💙 #NationalVolunteerWeek

Hot weather is coming ☀️ Low-income older adults can apply for a free air conditioner through the City of Toronto AC Program. 🗓 Deadline: April 21 👉 www.toronto.ca/community-pe... Staying cool isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. #TorontoPrograms #ExtremeHeat

🌍 April 7 is World Health Day. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of healthy ageing and equitable access to care for people at every stage of life. At the NIA, we’re committed to advancing research and policy solutions that support healthier and more connected lives as we age.

ICYMI: Canadians are living longer than ever — but are we prepared for the real costs of ageing? In this webinar, featuring finance columnist Rob Carrick, we explore how the NIA’s Cost of Ageing Calculator can help Canadians better understand & plan for retirement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzgK...

Quel est le véritable coût du vieillissement ? Un article de La Presse met en lumière le calculateur de l’Institut national sur le vieillissement, qui aide à estimer les dépenses liées à différentes réalités du vieillissement. 🔗 Lisez l’article ici : www.lapresse.ca/affaires/chr...

Did you know that heart health and brain health are closely connected? New recommendations are calling for a more integrated approach to reduce both cardiovascular risk and cognitive decline. 🔗 www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

What to know about shingles, a painful infection that vaccination can prevent. 👉 Read more: theconversation.com/what-to-know...

🧠 Missed our recent webinar on how primary care can play a leading role in improving dementia diagnosis and care in Canada? You can now watch or rewatch the conversation. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=FG3F...

Today, we remember those who lost their lives to COVID-19 and reflect on the lasting impact of the pandemic on Canadians — especially older adults, who faced the highest risks. Many severe outcomes from respiratory infections are preventable through vaccination. www.niageing.ca/covid-19vacc...

🧠 Happening tomorrow: Rethinking Dementia Care Join us for an evidence-driven conversation on how innovative, team-based models — including the MINT Memory Clinic model — are helping transform dementia care across Canada. 📅 March 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM EST torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

How optimistic are you about your retirement, and where do you hope to spend it? A recent @niageing.ca survey finds most Canadians want age in their own home, but too few are planning appropriately. Read more:

A new report from the NIA’s Pension Centre of Excellence is shedding light on a major challenge in retirement planning: many Canadians underestimate the value of their workplace pension plans. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/gl... #RetirementSecurity #Pensions #Ageing #FinancialSecurity #NIA

Shingles remains a significant but often overlooked health risk for older Canadians. 📺Watch the Global News story globalnews.ca/video/117054... #HealthyAgeing #ShinglesAwareness #Vaccination #PublicHealth

We’re excited to share the Pension Centre of Excellence’s first research report! 📄 Read the paper to learn how stronger engagement and better decision-making tools can support Canadian workers in strengthening their financial future: niageing.ca/reports/unde...

Développé par l'Institut national sur le vieillissement, le calculateur du coût lié au vieillissement favorise une meilleure planification, une analyse politique plus efficace et des discussions éclairées sur le vieillissement au Canada. 👉 Découvrez le calculateur : coacalculator.ca

Retirement planning often focuses on income — but overlooks how costs change with age. Developed by the National Institute on Ageing, the Cost of Ageing Calculator supports better planning, policy analysis, and informed conversations about ageing in Canada. 👉 Try it: coacalculator.ca

🧠 Webinar - Rethinking Dementia Care: How Primary Care Providers Can Lead the Diagnosis and Management of Dementia in Canada 📅 March 11, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM EST 👉 Register torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Le calculateur du coût lié au vieillissement est un nouvel outil de recherche gratuit qui estime le coût annuel lié au vieillissement au Canada en moins de 30 secondes, en fonction de votre lieu de résidence, de la taille de votre ménage et de vos besoins en matière de soins. coacalculator.ca

Canadians are living longer — but are we planning for the real costs of ageing? The Cost of Ageing Calculator is a new, free research tool that estimates the annual cost of ageing in Canada in under 30 seconds — based on where you live, your household size, and care needs. coacalculator.ca

Voici le calculateur du coût lié au vieillissement, un outil canadien en ligne unique en son genre qui aide à visualiser les coûts futurs. Essayez-le vous-même : coacalculator.ca

Introducing the Cost of Ageing Calculator — a first-of-its-kind Canadian online retirement planning tool that helps make those future costs visible. Try it for yourself: coacalculator.ca

📢Shingles is largely preventable. No one should have to suffer needlessly from this painful disease. With increased awareness, stronger policy measures and improved vaccine access, we can ensure that more older Canadians are protected today and in the future. Learn more niageing.ca/reports/the-...

During National Shingles Awareness Week, The Medical Record on Fight Back with Libby Znaimer explores these issues with leading experts, including general internists, a family physician and an oncologist. Watch the discussion www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDTV...

It’s Shingles Awareness Week, a good reminder of why vaccines matter as we age. To help older adults stay informed, the NIA created the 2025/26 Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians — your go-to, easy-to-read resource. Stay informed and safeguard your health: 🔗 niageing.ca/vaccines

As Shingles Awareness Week (February 23–March 1, 2026) highlights the importance of prevention, the NIA is calling for stronger, more coordinated action to reduce the burden of shingles in Canada. Read the full recommendations niageing.ca/reports/the-... #ShinglesAwarenessWeek

This Shingles Awareness Week, the NIA is encouraging Canadians to take action. Read the full report → niageing.ca/reports/the-... Read our media release niageing.ca/media-releas... #ShinglesAwarenessWeek