ILC Canada
@ilccanada.bsky.social
The International Longevity Centre Canada is an independent think tank focusing on human rights and the concerns of an aging population.
ilccanada.org
ccaageism.ca
ilccanada.org
ccaageism.ca
Ageism in emergency + acute care leads to delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, and unequal treatment.
Healthcare must assess conditions, not age.
#Ageism #PatientEquality #AgeBasedAssumptions
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social
Healthcare must assess conditions, not age.
#Ageism #PatientEquality #AgeBasedAssumptions
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ageism in emergency + acute care leads to delayed diagnoses, dismissed symptoms, and unequal treatment.
Healthcare must assess conditions, not age.
#Ageism #PatientEquality #AgeBasedAssumptions
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social
Healthcare must assess conditions, not age.
#Ageism #PatientEquality #AgeBasedAssumptions
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social @ccna-ccnv.bsky.social
Global gaps in protecting older people remain. With the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing concluding its mandate in 2024 global leaders now have a clear pathway to begin shaping a stronger international framework.
#ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons
#ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Global gaps in protecting older people remain. With the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing concluding its mandate in 2024 global leaders now have a clear pathway to begin shaping a stronger international framework.
#ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons
#ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons
Human rights are essential at every stage of life.
On #HumanRightsDay, let’s reaffirm that dignity, care & equality aren’t luxuries but basic human needs.
What do #EverydayEssentials mean to you?
@garopsec.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Ageism #OlderPersons #Equality
On #HumanRightsDay, let’s reaffirm that dignity, care & equality aren’t luxuries but basic human needs.
What do #EverydayEssentials mean to you?
@garopsec.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Ageism #OlderPersons #Equality
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Human rights are essential at every stage of life.
On #HumanRightsDay, let’s reaffirm that dignity, care & equality aren’t luxuries but basic human needs.
What do #EverydayEssentials mean to you?
@garopsec.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Ageism #OlderPersons #Equality
On #HumanRightsDay, let’s reaffirm that dignity, care & equality aren’t luxuries but basic human needs.
What do #EverydayEssentials mean to you?
@garopsec.bsky.social @undecadeageing.bsky.social
#HumanRights #Ageism #OlderPersons #Equality
👥 Organizations have power to change the future.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
📢 Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/
#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
📢 Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/
#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
👥 Organizations have power to change the future.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
📢 Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/
#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) and help end ageism across Canada.
📢 Become a member today: ccaageism.ca/join/
#EndAgeism #HumanRights #CCAA #ILCC
Violence has no age limit — neither should protection.
Older women experiencing abuse face isolation, disbelief, and silence.
It’s time to make them visible, heard, and safe.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #HumanRights
Older women experiencing abuse face isolation, disbelief, and silence.
It’s time to make them visible, heard, and safe.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #HumanRights
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Violence has no age limit — neither should protection.
Older women experiencing abuse face isolation, disbelief, and silence.
It’s time to make them visible, heard, and safe.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #HumanRights
Older women experiencing abuse face isolation, disbelief, and silence.
It’s time to make them visible, heard, and safe.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #HumanRights
Digital safety is a human right — at every age.
To stop tech-facilitated violence, we need stronger laws, accountability from tech companies, & inclusion of older women in safety & leadership.
@helpage.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
To stop tech-facilitated violence, we need stronger laws, accountability from tech companies, & inclusion of older women in safety & leadership.
@helpage.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
December 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Digital safety is a human right — at every age.
To stop tech-facilitated violence, we need stronger laws, accountability from tech companies, & inclusion of older women in safety & leadership.
@helpage.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
To stop tech-facilitated violence, we need stronger laws, accountability from tech companies, & inclusion of older women in safety & leadership.
@helpage.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Insights for a world where we all age with dignity. ✍️
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
December 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Insights for a world where we all age with dignity. ✍️
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
Today, we honour the 14 women killed at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989.
Their lives were stolen by misogyny — their memory compels us to act.
Let’s remember.🕯️
Let’s listen. 👂
Let’s end gender-based violence. 🚫
@eapon.bsky.social
#NationalDayofRemembrance #EndGBV #PolytechniqueMontréal #16Days
Their lives were stolen by misogyny — their memory compels us to act.
Let’s remember.🕯️
Let’s listen. 👂
Let’s end gender-based violence. 🚫
@eapon.bsky.social
#NationalDayofRemembrance #EndGBV #PolytechniqueMontréal #16Days
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Today, we honour the 14 women killed at Polytechnique Montréal in 1989.
Their lives were stolen by misogyny — their memory compels us to act.
Let’s remember.🕯️
Let’s listen. 👂
Let’s end gender-based violence. 🚫
@eapon.bsky.social
#NationalDayofRemembrance #EndGBV #PolytechniqueMontréal #16Days
Their lives were stolen by misogyny — their memory compels us to act.
Let’s remember.🕯️
Let’s listen. 👂
Let’s end gender-based violence. 🚫
@eapon.bsky.social
#NationalDayofRemembrance #EndGBV #PolytechniqueMontréal #16Days
🎥 A powerful video exposing ageism in health care—& calling health professionals to deliver care with dignity at every stage of life.
Watch here: https://cstu.io/8c63c7
#EndAgeism #HealthEquity #OlderAdultsMatter
Watch here: https://cstu.io/8c63c7
#EndAgeism #HealthEquity #OlderAdultsMatter
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🎥 A powerful video exposing ageism in health care—& calling health professionals to deliver care with dignity at every stage of life.
Watch here: https://cstu.io/8c63c7
#EndAgeism #HealthEquity #OlderAdultsMatter
Watch here: https://cstu.io/8c63c7
#EndAgeism #HealthEquity #OlderAdultsMatter
Digital violence affects women of all ages.
Between 16–58% of women have faced online abuse — from harassment to image-based violence.
Older women deserve digital safety and respect.
@endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Between 16–58% of women have faced online abuse — from harassment to image-based violence.
Older women deserve digital safety and respect.
@endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Digital violence affects women of all ages.
Between 16–58% of women have faced online abuse — from harassment to image-based violence.
Older women deserve digital safety and respect.
@endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Between 16–58% of women have faced online abuse — from harassment to image-based violence.
Older women deserve digital safety and respect.
@endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
On #WorldVolunteerDay, we honour volunteers of all ages — especially older adults who mentor, lead, and build stronger communities.
Thank you, volunteers. 💙
#WorldVolunteerDay #VolunteerAppreciation #IntergenerationalVolunteering
Thank you, volunteers. 💙
#WorldVolunteerDay #VolunteerAppreciation #IntergenerationalVolunteering
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
On #WorldVolunteerDay, we honour volunteers of all ages — especially older adults who mentor, lead, and build stronger communities.
Thank you, volunteers. 💙
#WorldVolunteerDay #VolunteerAppreciation #IntergenerationalVolunteering
Thank you, volunteers. 💙
#WorldVolunteerDay #VolunteerAppreciation #IntergenerationalVolunteering
International collaboration is essential to ending ageism.
UN partners, WHO, IFA, & ILCC are aligning evidence, advocacy, & lived experience to advance global rights for older persons — including pushing forward the UN #ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons.
#HumanRightsAdvocacy @garopsec.bsky.social
UN partners, WHO, IFA, & ILCC are aligning evidence, advocacy, & lived experience to advance global rights for older persons — including pushing forward the UN #ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons.
#HumanRightsAdvocacy @garopsec.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 7:01 PM
International collaboration is essential to ending ageism.
UN partners, WHO, IFA, & ILCC are aligning evidence, advocacy, & lived experience to advance global rights for older persons — including pushing forward the UN #ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons.
#HumanRightsAdvocacy @garopsec.bsky.social
UN partners, WHO, IFA, & ILCC are aligning evidence, advocacy, & lived experience to advance global rights for older persons — including pushing forward the UN #ConventionOnRightsOfOlderPersons.
#HumanRightsAdvocacy @garopsec.bsky.social
Digital abuse targets women of all ages — but those facing multiple forms of discrimination, including older women, are most at risk.
Safety online is a human right for every woman.
@undecadeageing.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Safety online is a human right for every woman.
@undecadeageing.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
December 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Digital abuse targets women of all ages — but those facing multiple forms of discrimination, including older women, are most at risk.
Safety online is a human right for every woman.
@undecadeageing.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Safety online is a human right for every woman.
@undecadeageing.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
We’re pleased to announce a new MOU between ILC Global Alliance & International Federation on Ageing to advance healthy aging. Together we’ll boost evidence, advocacy, & global cooperation for older people.
#ILCGlobal #IFA #GlobalAlliance #ILCC
@garopsec.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
#ILCGlobal #IFA #GlobalAlliance #ILCC
@garopsec.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We’re pleased to announce a new MOU between ILC Global Alliance & International Federation on Ageing to advance healthy aging. Together we’ll boost evidence, advocacy, & global cooperation for older people.
#ILCGlobal #IFA #GlobalAlliance #ILCC
@garopsec.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
#ILCGlobal #IFA #GlobalAlliance #ILCC
@garopsec.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social
Older women face silencing too — both because of gender and because of age. During these 16 Days, we lift up their voices. Every survivor deserves respect and response.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
December 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Older women face silencing too — both because of gender and because of age. During these 16 Days, we lift up their voices. Every survivor deserves respect and response.
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
@eapon.bsky.social @endvaw.bsky.social @oaith.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Older women face overlapping ageism & sexism.
Human rights do not fade with age — equality, safety, & autonomy must apply to every woman, at every stage of life.
Protecting older women’s rights protects all women.
#EndAgeism #HumanRightsForAll
@garopsec.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
Human rights do not fade with age — equality, safety, & autonomy must apply to every woman, at every stage of life.
Protecting older women’s rights protects all women.
#EndAgeism #HumanRightsForAll
@garopsec.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Older women face overlapping ageism & sexism.
Human rights do not fade with age — equality, safety, & autonomy must apply to every woman, at every stage of life.
Protecting older women’s rights protects all women.
#EndAgeism #HumanRightsForAll
@garopsec.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
Human rights do not fade with age — equality, safety, & autonomy must apply to every woman, at every stage of life.
Protecting older women’s rights protects all women.
#EndAgeism #HumanRightsForAll
@garopsec.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
🌐 Ageism affects us all.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation.
📢 Become a member: https://cstu.io/4be76c
#EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation.
📢 Become a member: https://cstu.io/4be76c
#EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA
December 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🌐 Ageism affects us all.
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation.
📢 Become a member: https://cstu.io/4be76c
#EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA
Join the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism (CCAA) to protect rights and promote dignity for every generation.
📢 Become a member: https://cstu.io/4be76c
#EndAgeism #ILCC #CCAA
Older women experience unique forms of digital abuse — from scams to harassment and ageist hate speech.
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.
@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.
@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
December 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Older women experience unique forms of digital abuse — from scams to harassment and ageist hate speech.
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.
@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Digital safety is a human right.
Protecting older women protects us all.
@eapon.bsky.social @garopsec.bsky.social @ungeneva.bsky.social
#16Days #EndGBV #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse
Insights for a world where we all age with dignity. ✍️
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
November 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Insights for a world where we all age with dignity. ✍️
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
Read ILCC publications for evidence-based perspectives on aging & rights.
👉 Read more: https://cstu.io/1df775
#ILCC #CCAA #AgingWithDignity #EndAgeism #Research
📢 1 in 4 Canadians will be over 65 by 2030—yet older people remain overlooked in policy & leadership.
It’s time to act. Join CCAA’s Call to Action to eliminate #Ageism & ensure dignity for all older persons.
👉 Send a letter: https://cstu.io/0b100b
#EndAgeism #FutureOfAging
It’s time to act. Join CCAA’s Call to Action to eliminate #Ageism & ensure dignity for all older persons.
👉 Send a letter: https://cstu.io/0b100b
#EndAgeism #FutureOfAging
November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
📢 1 in 4 Canadians will be over 65 by 2030—yet older people remain overlooked in policy & leadership.
It’s time to act. Join CCAA’s Call to Action to eliminate #Ageism & ensure dignity for all older persons.
👉 Send a letter: https://cstu.io/0b100b
#EndAgeism #FutureOfAging
It’s time to act. Join CCAA’s Call to Action to eliminate #Ageism & ensure dignity for all older persons.
👉 Send a letter: https://cstu.io/0b100b
#EndAgeism #FutureOfAging
Older women face digital abuse too — but their reports are often dismissed.
Age should never erase your right to digital safety.
@ungeneva.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #16Days
Age should never erase your right to digital safety.
@ungeneva.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #16Days
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Older women face digital abuse too — but their reports are often dismissed.
Age should never erase your right to digital safety.
@ungeneva.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #16Days
Age should never erase your right to digital safety.
@ungeneva.bsky.social @eapon.bsky.social @helpage.bsky.social
#ACTtoEndViolence #NoExcuse #EndGBV #Ageism #OlderWomen #16Days
A wife’s story of her husband’s late-life mental illness reveals a truth: ageism in healthcare can be deadly—but compassion can heal.
❤️ Treat the person, not just the disease.
https://cstu.io/e8cf2c
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #MentalHealth #CompassionInCare
❤️ Treat the person, not just the disease.
https://cstu.io/e8cf2c
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #MentalHealth #CompassionInCare
November 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
A wife’s story of her husband’s late-life mental illness reveals a truth: ageism in healthcare can be deadly—but compassion can heal.
❤️ Treat the person, not just the disease.
https://cstu.io/e8cf2c
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #MentalHealth #CompassionInCare
❤️ Treat the person, not just the disease.
https://cstu.io/e8cf2c
@cmadocs.bsky.social @camhnews.bsky.social
#EndAgeism #MentalHealth #CompassionInCare
The University of Ottawa Life Research Institute is launching a national bilingual study on the well-being of solo retirees — those aging without a partner. 🧭
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The University of Ottawa Life Research Institute is launching a national bilingual study on the well-being of solo retirees — those aging without a partner. 🧭
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing
Share your experience & help shape future supports.
Take the survey (EN/FR): https://cstu.io/9be5ec
#Aging #Research #WellBeing
📢 Le Life Research Institute de l’Université d’Ottawa lance un projet novateur sur le bien-être des retraités vivant seuls. Vous êtes concerné(e)? Participez à l’enquête nationale (FR/EN) ouverte jusqu’au 30 nov.
👉 https://cstu.io/60730c
#VieillirPositivement #ContreLâgisme
👉 https://cstu.io/60730c
#VieillirPositivement #ContreLâgisme
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📢 Le Life Research Institute de l’Université d’Ottawa lance un projet novateur sur le bien-être des retraités vivant seuls. Vous êtes concerné(e)? Participez à l’enquête nationale (FR/EN) ouverte jusqu’au 30 nov.
👉 https://cstu.io/60730c
#VieillirPositivement #ContreLâgisme
👉 https://cstu.io/60730c
#VieillirPositivement #ContreLâgisme
Older women hit by online harassment often face dismissal rooted in ageism.
Digital safety must be for all ages.
@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence
Digital safety must be for all ages.
@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence
November 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Older women hit by online harassment often face dismissal rooted in ageism.
Digital safety must be for all ages.
@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence
Digital safety must be for all ages.
@eapon.bsky.social @cdnhumanrights.bsky.social
#NoExcuse #DigitalRights #AgeEquality #ACTtoEndViolence