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The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) leads a series of signature initiatives that bring together research, policy and practice to improve ageing in Canada. These initiatives focus on key areas such as retirement income security, healthy ageing, long-term care, social well-being and health care. Through evidence-based research, partnerships and public engagement, the NIA works to drive innovation and create solutions that support older Canadians, their caregivers and the systems that serve them.

Cost of Ageing Calculator

The Cost of Ageing (COA) Calculator is a not-for-profit research resource independently developed by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) at Toronto Metropolitan University to support research, policy analysis, education and informed public discussion about ageing in Canada.

Calculate the annual cost of ageing in Canada in less than 30 seconds.
Pension Centre of Excellence

The National Institute on Ageing’s Pension Centre of Excellence (PCE) is a non-partisan, research-informed and action-oriented knowledge exchange platform dedicated to improving the retirement financial security of Canadians.
Small Steps, Big Difference

The NIA’s new public education campaign highlights the power of early action, connection and real-life lived experience in reshaping how we think and act about dementia. Backed by research and supported by the Slaight Family Foundation, our resources—including videos, infographics and expert-backed tips—offer practical, hopeful ways Canadians can reduce their risk and support others.
Slaight Family Foundation Dementia Initiative

The Slaight Family Dementia Initiative supports six Canadian organizations in enhancing dementia prevention, compassionate care and research.

This investment comes at a critical time, as researchers project that by 2030 nearly 1 million people in Canada will be living with dementia.
My COVID-19 Visit Risk

The myCOVID19VisitRisk Decision Aid and Calculator provides individuals with a mechanism to assess their level of risk (acquiring and/or death) from COVID-19. Based on the chosen criteria such as age, sex, and pre-existing health conditions, and visit considerations, a risk category of low, moderate, high, or very high will be given. General expert-informed public health guidance on how to visit more safely with others is accompanied with all risk assessment results.
National Seniors Strategy

The National Institute on Ageing’s National Seniors Strategy is a roadmap for governments, organizations and communities to better support Canada’s ageing population. It provides evidence-based recommendations to improve health care, enhance financial security, strengthen social connections and create age-friendly communities, ensuring older Canadians can age with dignity, independence and quality of life.

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