A new report from the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is calling for a more coordinated approach to dementia care to ensure Canadians living with dementia and their caregivers can access high-quality care and support, no matter where they live. Addressing Dementia in Canada: The Current State, Challenges and Opportunities for Improving Care for People […]

The NIA has released its latest pre-budget submission to the Department of Finance in advance of Budget 2026. The submission outlines seven recommendations to help ensure Canada’s policies and programs better support the needs of our ageing population. The NIA recommends the federal government: Together, these recommendations address financial security, disability supports, caregiving, community-based services, responsible AI […]

The NIA is calling on the federal government to reduce the administrative, financial and eligibility barriers that can prevent older adults with disabilities from accessing the support they need. Recommendations include adopting a broader definition of disability, simplifying the application process, eliminating unnecessary reassessments, expanding the health professionals who can certify applications, and enabling supported […]