Topics
Six subjects, each covered as a living reference — updated as the evidence and the Canadian policy landscape change, not replaced by a new post each time.
Loneliness & Social Isolation
Loneliness and social isolation are common among older adults and are linked to measurable health effects, but they are not the same thing — isolation is an objective lack of contact, loneliness is the subjective distress of unmet connection. This page collects what the evidence shows about prevalence, health effects, and what helps, with Canadian context.
Cognitive Decline
Cognitive decline in older adults ranges from normal age-related change through mild cognitive impairment to dementia, and the distinctions matter for what to do next. This page collects what the evidence shows about early signs, screening, and reversible causes, with Canadian context.
Companionship & Engagement
What does the evidence actually show about meaningful interaction and cognitive stimulation for older adults — and how is engagement quality different from activity attendance? This page collects what the research supports, with Canadian long-term care context.
Senior Care in Canada
How do long-term care, retirement homes, assisted living, and home care actually differ in Canada — and how does the system work? This page collects the policy, cost, and practical context for operators and families navigating Canadian senior care.
Age Tech
Which categories of technology in senior care actually have evidence behind them, and which are vendor claims ahead of the research? This page collects a vendor-neutral read on age-tech, category by category.
Grants and Funding
What funding is available for Canadian senior care programs, and who is it actually for? This page collects funder explainers and analysis — always linking to the funder's own page for eligibility and deadlines.