From Winnipeg to Spain: Advancing Healthy Ageing at Home and Abroad

• Advancing community-based supports: We joined leaders from across the country at the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit in Winnipeg and launched a national consultation on our draft report, Have Your Say: Shaping the Future of Community-Based Seniors’ Services in Canada.
• Sharing Canadian leadership globally: Dr. Samir Sinha and I attended the 3rd World Congress of Age-Friendly Cities and Communities in San Sebastian, Spain, where we exchanged ideas with international experts working to create more inclusive and supportive environments for older adults.
• Releasing new research and resources: During Social Isolation and Loneliness Awareness Week, we launched a new infographic highlighting the growing impact of social isolation and loneliness among older Canadians. We also released a new report examining older Canadians’ experiences with virtual care, challenging common assumptions about ageing and technology.
• Casting Call: Help change the conversation around dementia. Have You Ever Been Worried About Memory Changes—In Yourself or Someone You Love? The NIA is launching the next phase of Small Steps, Big Difference, a national public education campaign focused on helping Canadians recognize changes in memory, thinking and mood and encouraging earlier conversations and support and we are looking for participants.