A new study by Statistics Canada showed that seniors are less active now than they were in 1986. Are you looking to increase your physical and social activity? Click through to read our resources to get you on the right path.

Home modifications make it possible for older adults to stay at home for as long as possible, in a secure and autonomous way.

May 17, 2018 is World Hypertension Day. Modifying your lifestyle by making improvements to your diet and increasing your physical activity may help to lower your blood pressure. Read more about what you can do to manage high blood pressure.

Is chronic illness getting you down? Telehealth is a promising way for you to connect with your health care provider and better manage your condition.

Over 1.8 million people over the age of 60 are living with a mental health illness in Canada. Read through our resources below to learn more about the many things you can do to look after your mental health.

Older adults’ loss of independence and declining capacity often lead to a decision to move to safer housing where care will be provided. Making housing decisions are complex and sensitive, and involve many factors.

Technology is an important and growing part of our lives; it is helping make day-to-day tasks easier and keeping us more connected than ever before. Learn more about how recent advances in technology are helping to enhance our lives as we age.

Many people will pop a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug casually at the slightest pain. Make sure that you are aware of the risks, and review your medications with your doctor.

Our work roles can help to define who we are. While many look forward to retirement, not all of us have considered what we’ll do with our new-found free time. We've compiled some helpful resources to help you plan.

Older adults and their caregivers face a budgetary puzzle – making a realistic budget based on fixed and limited incomes - while juggling many priority expenses. Develop your knowledge, skills and self-confidence to make responsible financial decisions.

April is Daffodil Month, a time in which Canadians are encouraged to support the fight against cancer. While the fight never truly stops, it is a great time to look at the latest in evidence-informed information on the topic and consider how to reduce our cancer risk.

Feeling off-balance? Stand up to falls with exercise. Exercise combined with other fall prevention strategies is a promising way to lower the rate of falls in older adults living in long-term care.

With both an aging population and an increase in treatment options, it is important for all of us to think about how we approach end-of-life planning, care and communication. Read through our helpful resources to get you thinking about your end-of-life wishes.

Although attitudes are changing and there is a growing recognition of the need to adapt the care provided to them, LGBTQ2 older adults (lesbians, gays, bisexuals, trans, queers and two-spirited) still face negative experiences, including problems related to access to health and social services.

As our population ages, and a greater number of older adults want to remain at home for as long as they can, the role of the caregiver has become vital. In honour of Family Caregiver Day, we have compiled some helpful evidence-based resources for caregivers.

Do you struggle with managing your diabetes? If so, research shows that turning to your peers can improve your health.

Socially assistive robots have been developed to deliver care to older adults or to assist caregivers and health professionals. The future is here — are we ready for it?

Our sleep habits may change as we get older but a good night’s sleep is always important. Lack of sleep can affect quality of life and also be a symptom of health problems.

Spring is finally here. With the change in seasons comes an opportunity to make adjustments in your daily life.

Financial fraud targeted at the aging population is a serious problem with both monetary and health-related consequences that is likely to continue escalating. Without development of prevention efforts, it’s estimated that the number of cases could nearly double in the next two to three decades.