Resource Highlight: The Ontario Age-Friendly Communities e-Learning Course
Building age-friendly communities takes knowledge, collaboration, and action. That's why we're excited to highlight our Ontario Age-Friendly Communities E-learning Course!
This is a FREE, self-paced resource designed to support municipalities, community organizations, service providers, educators, health professionals, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in creating more inclusive and supportive communities for older adults. This course is grounded in the provincial planning framework, Creating a More Inclusive Ontario: Age-Friendly Community Planning Guide for Municipalities and Community Organizations. https://csah.ca/age-friendly-communities-ontario/age-friendly-communities-planning-guide/
Through six flexible modules, participants will explore:
✅ Age-friendly principles and planning
✅ Community assessment and engagement
✅ Action planning and implementation
✅ Evaluation and sustainability
✅ Practical tools and resources to support local initiatives
The modules do not need to be completed in order, for example, if your community is at the stage of developing an action plan, you can start at Module 4.
📚 Register for free here: https://csah.ca/afc-course-registration-form/
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🚨 New Blog Post: The Hidden Crisis in Plain Sight 🚨
Elder abuse remains one of the most underrecognized and underreported issues affecting older adults today. Despite its serious consequences, it often remains hidden behind stigma, fear, caregiving dynamics, and societal ageism. Research suggests that many cases of elder abuse are never reported, making it difficult to fully understand its prevalence and impact.
In our latest blog post, our Director, Dr. John Puxty, explores why elder abuse continues to remain hidden and examines the social, systemic, and relational factors that sustain it. The article challenges us to look beyond individual incidents and consider the broader conditions that allow abuse to persist. The blog highlights the importance of awareness, education, community engagement, and coordinated action in preventing elder abuse and supporting older adults' rights, dignity, and well-being.
📖 Read the full blog post:
https://csah.ca/the-hidden-crisis-in-plain-sight-why-elder-abuse-remains-hidden-and-what-sustains-it/
📚 June Reading List: Elder Abuse Prevention 📚
June is a significant month for elder abuse awareness. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held on June 15th, which is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness, promoting dignity, and preventing the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.
To support ongoing learning and action, we've compiled our June 2026 Reading List on Elder Abuse Prevention. This month's selection highlights current research, resources, and perspectives that can help strengthen our understanding of elder abuse and inform prevention efforts across communities, organizations, and systems.
📖 Access the reading list here:https://csah.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/June-2026-Reading-List-Elder-Abuse-Prevention.pdf
We were thrilled to host yesterday’s webinar on addressing digital literacy barriers for older adults in the community, and grateful for the discussion from the attendees.
This webinar highlighted the importance of supporting digital inclusion and literacy for older adults through collaboration, accessibility, and community-based approaches that help people stay connected, informed, and engaged.
Thank you to everyone who joined us!
If you missed the webinar and would like to access the PowerPoint slides and recording, you can find them here: https://csah.ca/addressing-digital-literacy-barriers-for-older-adults-in-community-webinar/
05/19/2026
We’re just ONE WEEK away from our upcoming webinar Addressing Digital Literacy Barriers for Older Adults in Community, presented by Dr. Madison Robertson!
During this webinar, Dr. Robertson will explore:
• Why digital literacy matters for older adults and age-friendly communities
• Key barriers to digital literacy
• Practical strategies older adults and communities can use to address these barriers
• The intersection of digital literacy and age-friendly communities
📅 May 26, 2026
⏰️ 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
💻️ Free webinar
Register here: 9f704d4f-eee2-4c76-8191-ec4bbb4b77b2@d61ecb3b-38b1-42d5-82c4-efb2838b925c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9f704d4f-eee2-4c76-8191-ec4bbb4b77b2@d61ecb3b-38b1-42d5-82c4-efb2838b925c
We are looking forward to the discussion and to connecting with others interested in building more digitally inclusive, age-friendly communities!
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05/11/2026
⏰ Reminder: Our FREE webinar on Addressing Digital Literacy Barriers for Older Adults is coming up on May 26th from 12–1 PM EDT!
As digital tools become increasingly important for accessing healthcare, staying socially connected, and supporting independence, many older adults still face barriers related to affordability, access, confidence, and online safety.
Join us for an engaging discussion on how we can build more inclusive, age-friendly digital environments and better support older adults in navigating today’s digital world.
📖 Learn more: https://csah.ca/addressing-digital-literacy-barriers-for-older-adults-in-community-webinar/
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We are pleased to share our most recent CSAH Reading List focused on Hearing and Vision in Aging 📚
This curated selection brings together current evidence and emerging perspectives on how hearing and vision changes impact communication, cognition, mobility, and overall quality of life in older adulthood.
This month’s reading list highlights research and resources on:
- Age-related changes in hearing and vision
- The relationship between sensory health, social connection, and cognitive well-being
- Assistive technologies and clinical approaches that support communication and independence
We invite you to explore the full reading list here:https://csah.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/May-2026-Reading-List-Hearing-Vision-and-Aging-FINAL.pdf
04/28/2026
🌟 New Webinar Alert: Addressing Digital Literacy Barriers for Older Adults 🌟
Digital literacy is increasingly essential for accessing health services, staying connected, and maintaining independence. However, many older adults continue to face significant barriers, from affordability and access to confidence and safety concerns
Join us for this FREE upcoming webinar on May 26th from 12-1pm EDT to explore how we can better support older adults in navigating today’s digital world.
In this session, we’ll discuss:
• Key barriers older adults face in developing digital literacy
• Practical strategies and community-based solutions
• Opportunities to foster more inclusive, age-friendly digital environments
Learn more here: https://csah.ca/addressing-digital-literacy-barriers-for-older-adults-in-community-webinar/
Register here: 9f704d4f-eee2-4c76-8191-ec4bbb4b77b2@d61ecb3b-38b1-42d5-82c4-efb2838b925c" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9f704d4f-eee2-4c76-8191-ec4bbb4b77b2@d61ecb3b-38b1-42d5-82c4-efb2838b925c
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04/02/2026
🚨 New April Reading List Now Available! 🚨
We’re excited to share our latest monthly curated resource on “Parkinson’s Disease and Older Adults”
This month’s collection brings together key research, guidelines, and resources focused on understanding and supporting older adults living with Parkinson’s disease.
💡 Why this matters: Parkinson’s disease presents complex challenges for older adults, including increased risk of falls, changes in mobility, and evolving care needs. This highlights the increasing importance of accessible, evidence-informed resources for practitioners, researchers, and communities.
This reading list explores:
• Clinical and lived experiences of Parkinson’s disease in later life
• Care strategies and support for caregivers
• Emerging research and innovations in management and rehabilitation
• Broader implications for age-friendly communities
📚 Check out the full reading list here:https://csah.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/April-2026-Reading-List-Parkinsons-Disease-and-Older-Adults.pdf
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