Resources & Reports

These vaccine guides provide easy-to-understand summaries of national vaccine recommendations for older adults (65+), explain which vaccines are publicly covered in each province and territory and share where you can go to get answers to your vaccine questions. To support accessibility and reach, these resources will be further published in multiple languages over the coming […]

In response to updated vaccines and recommendations becoming available, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has released an updated version of its pamphlet: A Guide to Vaccines for Older Canadians. This is a comprehensive resource tailored for older adults looking to stay healthy throughout the fall and winter months and beyond. The Guide covers the importance […]

This updated guide helps older adults navigate the most common questions about staying protected against COVID-19. It explains why continued vaccination remains essential for older Canadians, outlines the latest recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), and clarifies how new vaccines are designed to provide stronger protection against current strains. Whether you’re wondering […]

Already, 74% of Canadian adults know someone who has or had dementia—highlighting its widespread impact. Approximately 500,000 older adults were diagnosed in 2023/24, and close to 772,000 Canadians may be living with dementia in 2025. With an ageing population, that number could reach 1.7 million by 2050, alongside 1 million care partners. The good news […]

How connected are older adults in Canada? Our latest infographic, based on findings from the 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey, highlights smartphone ownership and usage trends among Canadians aged 50+. From generational differences to education and health-related use, explore how technology is shaping the lives of older adults across the country.

Based on insights from the 2024 NIA Ageing in Canada Survey, this infographic highlights a clear trend: older Canadians overwhelmingly prefer to age at home for as long as possible. Drawing on perspectives from older adults nationwide, the NIA explores the social, economic, and cultural reasons behind this choice. This is done with the ultimate goal of building awareness and making ageing in place not just a preference, but a practical and supported reality.

The National Institute on Ageing (NIA) published the findings of its 2024 Ageing in Canada Survey, the country’s largest ongoing research initiative focused on the perspectives and experiences of Canadians aged 50 and older. Now in its third year, the survey, in partnership with the Environics Institute for Survey Research, sheds light on the evolving […]