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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 2h

Why Some Older Canadians Bounce Back After a Period of Poor Health

A new CBC News story highlights encouraging research showing that recovery and resilience in later life are more common than many might think.

📰 Read the full story from CBC News: www.cbc.ca/news/health/...

Why some older Canadians bounce back after a period of bad health | CBC News

People can take action at any age to become more resilient, according to researchers involved in a recent Canadian study tracking older people with a variety of health issues. It found that those who ...

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8h

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… Maintenir un poids santé

⚖️ Maintenir un poids santé aujourd’hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 8h

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… Maintaining a healthy weight

⚖️ Maintaining a healthy weight now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 1d

🌟 Canadian students making a difference in the field of ageing: We want to recognize you! Apply for the 2025 Canadian Leadership in Ageing Awards for a chance to win $1,000. www.niageing.ca/canadian-lea...

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 1d

Voici une avancée dans la prévention de la démence… L’activité physique

💪 Rester physiquement actif aujourd’hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

👉 Découvrez toutes les avancées sur PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 1d

Announcing a breakthrough in helping prevent dementia… Staying physically active

💪 Staying active now can help reduce dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 1d

📢🧠 Dementia policy action can’t wait. By 2050, 1.7M Canadians may be living with dementia + nearly 1M care partners. The NIA calls for stronger strategies, awareness + accountability across Canada.

Read the full report: www.niageing.ca/adressing-de...

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 · 8d

📚 New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for older adults

The Toronto Public Library is launching a major five-year initiative to support social connection and wellbeing among older adults.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New funding to help Toronto Public Library expand resources for seniors | CBC News

The Toronto Public Library is taking new funding and investing in supporting seniors in the city, struggling with isolation. A recently announced $7 million dollar gift from The Walton's Trust is goin...

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Egale Canada @egalecanada.bsky.social · 8d

In an age of instant information, false facts targeting 2SLGBTQI communities are increasing at an alarming rate.

That's why it's more important now than ever to equip ourselves with the tools to combat misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. Learn how at egale.ca/mdm-guide/

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niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 9d

📢 Aidez-nous à faire passer le message!
La campagne « Petits pas, grands résultats » de l’INV partage des mesures fondées sur la recherche pour protéger la santé cérébrale et réduire le risque de démence.

Encouragez vos réseaux à faire de petits pas dès aujourd'hui : PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca 💜🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 9d

📢 Help us spread the word!

The NIA’s Small Steps Big Difference campaign shares research-backed actions to protect brain health + reduce dementia risk.

Encourage your networks to take small steps today: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 💜🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 12d

Pensez protection de la tête

🪖 Prévenir les blessures à la tête aujourd'hui peut contribuer à réduire votre risque de démence demain.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 12d

🪖 Think Head Protection: Preventing head injuries today can help lower dementia risk tomorrow. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any
age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 12d

Pensez moins d'alcool

🍷 Boire moins d'alcool aujourd'hui peut vous aider à réduire votre risque de démence plus tard.

Près de la moitié des cas de démence pourraient être évités ou retardés en adoptant des changements simples et sains, à tout âge.

👉PetitsPasGrandsResultats.ca

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 12d

🍷 Think Less Alcohol: Drinking less alcohol now can help lower dementia risk later. Nearly half of cases may be prevented or delayed with simple, healthy changes at any age.

See all 14 steps: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 🧠

niageing.ca @niageing.ca · 12d

🧠 Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians—1.7M by 2050. Beyond the numbers, stigma remains a major barrier. It silences conversations + reduces support. Together, we can replace stigma with understanding + hope.

Learn more: SmallStepsBigDifference.ca 💜

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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 · 13d

📢 New Op-Ed in Canadian Affairs
“Good policy shouldn’t retire at 65”

Read the full op-ed by John Stapleton, Trevor Manson and Gabrielle Gallant here ➡️ www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/09/30/o...

#IncomeSecurity #HealthyAgeing #OlderAdults #Policy