Institute for Life Course and Aging
The Institute has a mandate to carry out research into the process of human development, life course and aging, population aging, and the aged, in the social, psychological and health sciences.

Regional Geriatric Program: Resource Center
The Regional Geriatric Program of Metropolitan Toronto (<abbr title="Regional Geriatric Program">RGP</abbr>) is an alliance of specialized geriatric services attached to the teaching hospitals of the University of Toronto and linked to the University's Inter-Departmental Division of Geriatrics (IDDG). The RGP's mission is to support clinical services, research, education, advocacy and leadership for comprehensive care for frail elders. The web site is linked to the IDDG, the educational outreach service provided by the Geriatric Forum and it is targeted to meet the needs of health professionals and the general public.

A Portrait of Seniors in Canada
Information from several Statistics Canada surveys describing numerous aspects of the lives of seniors.
Source: Statistics Canada

About Seniors' Health Issues
Information on federal and provincial programs and services available to seniors.
Source: Government of Canada,

Aging Workforce - Overview
This page aims to raise awareness of the challenges of an aging workforce. It offers a diagnostic of the demographic changes in the Canadian population and its workforce. It provides a summary analysis of the impacts of these demographic changes on the workforce, the employers and the employees and attempts to dissipate some myths discriminating against older workers. It includes some recommendations for employers and some examples of current practices in collective agreements.
Source: Government of Canada. Human Resources Development Canada.

Canada's Aging Population
A report prepared by Health Canada in collaboration with the Interdepartmental Committee on Aging and Seniors Issues.
Source: Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada.

Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The mission of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source: Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (<abbr>CLSA</abbr>)
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (<abbr title="Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging">CLSA</abbr>) is a large, national, long-term study that will follow approximately 50,000 Canadian men and women aged 40 and older for a period of at least 20 years.
Source: Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)

Dare to Age Well! Healthy Aging
The Dare to Age Well! CD is a collection of 54 publications and over 100 photos presenting the many aspects of healthy aging in Canada. It contains publications from Health Canada, in particular from the Division of Aging and Seniors, and others resulting from Federal/Provincial/Territorial collaboration.
Source: Health Canada

Does Age Matter?: Law and Relationships Between Generations
Age is often used as a distinguishing characteristic in Canadian law. The Law Commission of Canada wants to encourage governments and other institutions to review their use of age as a criterion in laws and the administration of laws to ensure that they are achieving their objectives and are appropriately targeted to the right population; that they aren't using false categories based on stereotypes of certain age groups or assumptions about a standard life course
Source: Law Commission of Canada.

Drug Claims by Seniors
Finding information about drug claims and an analysis focusing on potentially inappropriate use of medications.
Source: Canadian Institute for Health Information

Government of Canada Responds to Final Report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging
The Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister of State (Seniors), tabled in the Senate the Government of Canada's Response to the final report of the Special Senate Committee on Aging.
Source: Human Resources and Skills Development

Lessons In Learning: Never Too Old to Learn: Seniors and Learning in Canada
Research publication describing: why should seniors keep learning, what are some possible solutions to these barriers and what are some possible solutions to these barriers.
Source: Canadian Council on Learning

Observatoire Vieillissement et Société
Promotes the "well&#8209;aging" of seniors.
Source: Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal. Observatory on Ageing and Society

Overcoming Ageism in Active Living
This report dicusses the sterotypes preventing older adults from engaging in physical activity and the how they can be overcome in order to improve the health of Canadian seniors.
Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Principles of the National Framework on Aging: A Policy Guide
Designed by the Division of Aging and Seniors, this conceptual tool addresses the priorities of seniors and assists policy makers in areas of policy and program development including the principles of dignity, independence, participation, fairness and security.

Regional Geriatric Program: Resource Center
The Regional Geriatric Program of Metropolitan Toronto (<abbr title="Regional Geriatric Program">RGP</abbr>) is an alliance of specialized geriatric services attached to the teaching hospitals of the University of Toronto and linked to the University's Inter-Departmental Division of Geriatrics (IDDG). The RGP's mission is to support clinical services, research, education, advocacy and leadership for comprehensive care for frail elders. The web site is linked to the IDDG, the educational outreach service provided by the Geriatric Forum and it is targeted to meet the needs of health professionals and the general public.

Services for Seniors Guide
This guide provides information about Government of Canada services and programs for seniors and their families.
Source: Service Canada

The Canadian Association on Gerontology - Who We Are
The Canadian Association on Gerontology (<abbr title="Canadian Association on Gerontology">CAG</abbr>) is a national, multidisciplinary scientific and educational association established to provide leadership in matters related to the aging population
Source: The Canadian Association on Gerontology

The effects of the changing age structure on Households and Families to 2026
This report attempts to measure and anticipate the effects of the 'private' decisions taken by recent cohorts of Canadians when taken in combination with the changing age structure of society into the future.
Source: The Vanier Institute of the Family

The Ties that Bind Aging Families
This paper examines the structure and dynamics of caring relationships within and between generations, and discusses these in the context of population aging.
Source: The Vanier Institute of the Family

Type 2 Diabetes Info - Sheet for Seniors
Most people have diabetes for years before they're diagnosed. This is especially true of older adults, whose symptoms may be slight, or not apparent at all. This Info-Sheet describes some of the common symptoms and consequences of untreated Type 2 diabetes, and offers guidelines to help prevent, delay or control the disease.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada

Who Are Canada's Seniors?
Demographic Profile of Canada's Aging Population.
Source: Health Canada