In Canada, there are currently more than seven million people aged 65 and older. It is the fastest-growing demographic in the country. Millions of seniors — and the organizations that serve them — rely on volunteers. In 2018, more than 24 million Canadians aged 15 and older volunteered, giving about five billion hours to their […]
How Ageism Affects Seniors Health and Wellbeing It’s ironic that even though the world’s older population is fast outnumbering younger generations, ageism is also on the rise. Increasingly, people over age 50 complain about experiencing ageism. You can find many personal stories on social media and in news reports. According to the WHO, ageism […]
Why It’s Important to Increase Caregivers’ Networks Unpaid labour by family caregivers saves taxpayers about $30 billion annually, according to the CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons). But while caregivers are providing invaluable support to family members and other loved ones, society is not supporting them in return. Numerous studies highlight the lack of […]