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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 1d

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 6d

🧠 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

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 22d

📢📘🌟 NEW REPORT!

Dementia is one of Canada’s fastest-growing health challenges. 772K Canadians may be living with it in 2025—1.7M by 2050. Awareness + prevention are key.

Read Addressing Dementia in Canada: www.niageing.ca/adressing-de... 💜🧠

#DementiaAwareness #BrainHealth

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CCSMH/CCSMPA @ccsmh.bsky.social · 8d

The Life Research Institute (U of Ottawa) is launching an innovative project to enhance the quality of life and optimize the wellbeing of solo retirees.

Solo retirees can participate by completing an online survey. The survey is available in English and French: https://csrs-ecrs.ca/

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CCSMH/CCSMPA @ccsmh.bsky.social · 5d

💚 World Mental Health Day!

Today, we’re shining a light on the mental health of older adults — a group often overlooked, yet deeply impacted by isolation, grief, and age-related challenges.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthForAll #SeniorsMentalHealth #EndTheStigma #CanadaCares #AgingWithDignity

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 5d

Today is World 🌍 Mental Health Day 🧠
Mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, and loneliness can affect anyone, including older adults. Seniors often face these struggles in silence, but you are never alone.
💚
#MIAW2025 #MentalHealthForAll
#WorldMentalHealthDay
@ccsmh.bsky.social @who.int

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 6d

✨ Join us TODAY for a special webinar introducing W.I.S.E. (Wisdom, Inclusivity, Synergy, and Equity), a new certification program developed by On Your Own Time to foster age-inclusive workplaces.
Register : eapon.ca/eapo-webinars/
#AgeismAwareness #EndAgeism #WISEWorkplaces #OlderWorkers

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 6d

#AgeismAwarenessDay !

What is Ageism? Ageism refers to the stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and discrimination (how we act) towards others or oneself based on age.
Let's end Ageism - and Elder Abuse!
#AgingVibrantly #AgeismAwarenessWeek #stopageism

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 6d

🟩 October 9 is #AgeismAwarenessDay
🔹 #healthyageing is staying active, staying connected, and engaging in social activities.
Let’s celebrate the beauty of ageing and the richness it brings!
#AgeismAwarenessWeek #ageingwell #ageing

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 6d

🌿 Healthy Aging: Staying Active, Well, and Connected! 🌿
Healthy aging is about more than physical health — it’s about connection, safety, and staying engaged. 💜
Everyday habits can make a big difference in living well as we age. 🌞
#HealthyAging #StayConnected

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 7d

📌 #CyberSecurity Workshop Series for Older Adults during #CyberMonth
@mediasmarts.bsky.social , Getcybersafe , CNPEA and EAPO, in line with #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth and #MediaLiteracyWeek invite Canadians to 3 virtual workshops to help you learn how to be safer online.
eapon.ca/webinars/dis...

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 8d

#AgeismAwarenessDay !
🔹 Let’s end #Ageism — together. The CCAA leads with evidence-based solutions across education, intergenerational connection, and policy reform.
🔹 Our next webinar will unveil the Ageism Awareness Toolkit.
More details soon!
🔹 eapon.ca/webinars/age...

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 8d

October 7 is #AgeismAwarenessDay !
✅Let's end Ageism - and Elder Abuse!
🔹Ageism isn’t just unfair—it’s harmful. It shapes how society treats #olderpeople and can lead to neglect, isolation, and abuse.
🔸Listen to the EAPO "Aging Vibrantly" podcast : 👉 eapon.ca/podcast/

#stopageism #SeniorsRights

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 9d

🔒 Fraud Prevention Webinar 🔒
#scams targeting older adults are on the rise—and many are disguised as official government services. Do you know how to spot the warning signs?
📅 Nov 27 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Online – Live session only
Register : eapon.ca/webinars/fra...
#fraudprevention #staysafe

Fraud Prevention - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

November 27, 2025

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 9d

🛡️ October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🛡️

This #CyberMonth2025 - don't let cyber criminals target you🕵️‍♂️! It's never too late to start practicing good #cybersecurity habits!
▶️ 🔗 eapon.ca/factsheets/#...

#CyberMonth #BeScamSmart #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberSecurityAwareness #cybersecurity

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 13d

✨ Join us for a special webinar introducing W.I.S.E. , a new certification program developed by On Your Own Time to foster age-inclusive workplaces.
📅 Hosted by EAPO & CNPEA in recognition of #Ageism Awareness Day !
eapon.ca/eapo-webinars/
#AgeismAwareness #EndAgeism

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 14d

✨ 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

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 14d

🌟 Happy National Seniors Day! 🌟

Today, we celebrate the contributions of older adults across Canada—their wisdom, resilience and the many ways they strengthen our families, workplaces and communities.

Join us in honouring the older adults in your life today—and every day. 💙

#NationalSeniorsDay

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 14d

🎊 Join the celebration! Oct. 1 is #NationalSeniorsDay !
Let's honor the wisdom, experience, and contributions of our beloved seniors. Take a moment to show your appreciation to the seniors in your life. 💜
#seniorsday #idop2025

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 16d

📌Our call for nominations is open!
✅ Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario (EAPO) is calling for expressions of interest by community members and influencers to join our Board of Directors.

✅ Find more information about vacancy here:
eapon.ca/call-for-boa...
Find out more at eapon.ca

Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 16d

Let’s end ageism — together. The CCAA leads with evidence-based solutions across education, intergenerational connection, and policy reform.

Our next webinar will unveil the Ageism Awareness Toolkit.
More details soon!
Hosted by Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario and CNPEA.

eapon.ca/eapo-webinars/

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 16d

Cyber Security Workshop Series for Older Adults during #CyberMonth !
MediaSmarts, Get Cyber Safe, CNPEA and EAPO, invite Canadians of all ages to three free virtual workshops to help you learn how to be safer online.
Register : eapon.ca/webinars/dis...

Discover Online Safety Workshop - Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

October 16, 2025

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Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario @eapon.bsky.social · 16d

🍁September 30 marks #OrangeShirtDay and the National Day for #TruthAndReconciliationDay . Honouring the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

www.canada.ca/en/canadian-...
#ndtr2025 #truthandreconciliationweek

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 21d

🧠 Webinar | Sept 25, 12 PM ET

Addressing Dementia in Canada: Raising Awareness, Challenging Stigma & Reducing Risk

Join the NIA for the launch of our new report + a discussion on prevention, stigma & policy.

👉 Register: torontomu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Dementia Community @dementiacommunity.bsky.social · 22d

This year’s World Alzheimer Report has been published by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), entitled: ‘Reimagining life with dementia – The power of rehabilitation’.

Read More: buff.ly/kdPeXD1

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