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HelpAge Canada retweeted
Age Better Grants are now open for applications until April 14, 2025! Canadian community-based organizations that support older adults can apply for grants up to $20,000 each to enhance social connections, combat ageism, and promote well-being. Learn more: loom.ly/wf0rqjY
HelpAge Canada retweeted
CCAA has released findings from a recent #Ageism forum and identified four key areas of action:
✅ Healthcare
✅ Education
✅ Intergenerational connections
✅ Inclusion of older adults in decision-making.
The report is now available on the CCAA website: ccaageism.ca
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Join us on October 10th at 11AM ET for a webinar on confronting ageism! Expert speakers will discuss its impact and share strategies for change. Let's create a more inclusive society for all ages! 💪 #EliminateAgeism
🔗 loom.ly/tfsvsUg
HelpAge Canada retweeted
1 year on from the devastating Hamas attack in Israel, the suffering of #OlderPeople continues to escalate in #Gaza. Chris McIvor, Regional Representative Eurasia + Middle East, reflects on the destruction, losses, & the ongoing struggle to deliver aid - helpage.org/news/a-worsening…
HelpAge Canada retweeted
We had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Community-Based Senior Services (CBSS) Sector Summit, hosted by @HelpAgeCA in #Ottawa this week. We look forward to implementing our learnings as we aim to help local #Seniors and #Caregivers lead happy, healthy lives. #SeniorsMonth
HelpAge Canada retweeted
A wonderful keynote presentation our Honorary Chair, Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson @APClarkson last night at the CBSS Summit with @HelpAgeCA. Great to connect and discuss the importance of CBSS organizations in Canada. #CBSS2024 #CBSSSummit. Looking forward to another great day.
HelpAge Canada retweeted
1/2 Seniors need our support. We are delighted to be at #CBSS2024 discussing solutions to ensure Canadians age with dignity. Thank you to MP @TerrySheehanMP, Parliamentary Secretary to Min @SeamusORegan, for shining a spotlight on the National Caregiving Strategy. #CdnPoli
ALT CCCE's James Janeiro speaking at the welcome reception. In the background is a scenic view of Ottawa at sunset.
ALT CCCE's Esther Lee and James Janeiro posing in front of a banner that says "Help us build a brighter future of care."
HelpAge Canada retweeted
What a wonderful way to end the CBSS Sector Summit. NIA Director of Health Policy Research, @DrSamirSinha gave his keynote presentation on Harnessing the Power of the Community to Enable Ageing-in-the-Right-Place. Thank you @HelpAgeCA for organizing this year's summit. #CBSS2024
HelpAge Canada retweeted
This #SeniorsMonth we are thrilled to attend the Community-Based Seniors' Services (CBSS) Sector Summit with @HelpAgeCA! Grateful to listen to Gregor Sneddon, @KLalji, Mariam Elghahuagi and Annika Voltan. Proud to collaborate with colleagues at this year's event. #CBSS2024
HelpAge Canada retweeted
The #OEWG has adopted recommendations that include an intl legally binding instrument on the rights of #OlderPeople to address gaps in the intl human rights framework!
This is a positive step towards a UN Convention! Thanks to our partners & older people for their tireless work.
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Le Sommet sectoriel des services communautaires aux aînés (SCA) aura lieu ce juin ! Pour assurer une représentation diversifiée des organisations à travers le Canada, un nombre limité de délégués de chaque province/territoire sera accepté. 🍁 Postulez ici: loom.ly/O68tLPc
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Amidst the ongoing #Ukraine -Russia conflict, our thoughts are with the resilient #OlderPeople, silently navigating the shadows of adversity.
This film - “We are Still Here” - sheds light on the untold stories of strength and perseverance. #UkraineWar
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HelpAge Canada retweeted
The 2024 Community-Based Seniors' Services (CBSS) Sector Summit is coming this June! To ensure diverse representation of CBSS organizations across Canada, a limited number of delegates from each province/territory will be accepted 🍁 Apply here ➡️ loom.ly/O68tLPc
HelpAge Canada retweeted
We are thrilled to announce that Canada HomeShare has partnered with Happipad – a nonprofit that strives to help communities grow their affordable housing supplies through home sharing – to serve as our new application platform 🏡 Learn more ➡️ loom.ly/XWeof6E
HelpAge Canada retweeted
1/ Every 10 December, we celebrate #HumanRightsDay.
This year, we're highlighting a 🔑 part of a rights-based approach:
Voice & meaningful engagement – "nothing about us, without us".
We've published a set of new resources on this topic to mark the day. Learn more in this 🧵⬇️
ALT An older woman wearing a hat in park, calling out to the camera with her hands cupped around her mouth. Text: 'Human Rights Day: Voice and meaningful engagement'. The UN Decade of Healthy Ageing logo is in the background.
HelpAge Canada retweeted
5/ We've also teamed up with @HelpAge to publish case studies from around the world on how meaningful engagement is being practiced in diverse settings. 📢
Explore them and all our resources on the topic on the @UNDecadeAgeing Platform's hub on #VOICE ⬇️
decadeofhealthyageing.org/fi…
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Join the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program & speakers from @HelpAgeCA, @AFPeterborough & @ExploreON to learn best practices for writing grant applications & how to support your case with data!
Wed, Dec. 13 @ 12 pm Eastern, sign up here: sagelink.ca/event/afc-webina…
ALT Free AFC Webinar. Unlocking Opportunities: Grants and funding for Age-Friendly Communities. December 13, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST. Speakers include: Jayne Culbert, Raza Mirza, and Donna Lynn Clarke.
HelpAge Canada retweeted
#OlderPeople are stepping up to combat #ClimateChange, proving that age is just a number when it comes to making a positive impact. 🌎✨
#COP28 @COP28_UAE @UNFCCC @TAFTA_SA
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Learn best practices for grant applications & leveraging data to support your case at our Dec. 13 webinar, "Unlocking Opportunities: Grants & Funding for Age-Friendly Communities"!
Join speakers from @HelpAgeCA, @AFPeterborough & @ExploreON
Registration: sagelink.ca/event/afc-webina…
ALT Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program Free Webinar Unlocking Opportunities: Grants and Funding for Age-Friendly Communities Dec. 13, 2023 12:00 pm Eastern Raza Mirza Director of National Partnerships and Knowledge Mobilization, HelpAge Canada Jayne Culbert Age-Friendly Coordinator, City of Peterborough Donna Lynn Clarke Regional Development Advisor, Ministry for Tourism, Culture and Sport
HelpAge Canada retweeted
Welcome to Ontario @UnitedWay_BC @HelpAgeCA and HealthyagingCoreAlberta. Community Based Seniors Services networking saves lives #seniors need coordination and advocacy. – at Toronto, Ontario
