Policy & Research

Eight images of young adults and older adults of varying ethnicities, each with one caption: sabotaged, discouraged, outraged, ravaged, damaged, disparaged, disengaged, disadvantaged. All those words contain the word, age. A central caption says, You should hever have to feel like this because of your age. Join the movement.

Ageism has come of age!

The World Health Organization, the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and the United Nations Population Fund released an evidence-based research report on the impacts of ageism on March 18.

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"We Need to Talk" - Pilot Series _ Research

For the third in our “We Need to Talk” series, we again experienced a wonderful mix of ages, perspectives, and places of Zoom origin; students, self-employed professionals and those seeking re-invention.

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Changing Work Patterns

Living longer lives also means longer work lives.

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The Folly of Self-directed Ageism

Sometimes the fight to be seen starts within.

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Building On Diveristy

A look at intergenerational teams and the importance of age inclusion when addressing diversity.

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Future of Work and the Longevity Bonus

The future of work will be shaped by our longevity, learn how in this infographic.  Free for download.

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ReSet Research

Research conducted on the original ReSet program focussed on older adults.

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That Age-Old Question

A plain-language research report that explores how attitudes towards ageing can affect our health and well being. – Its Mission and Mandate are Clear and Broad

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Working is the New Retirement

Retirement is becoming more elusive for many Canadians, some continue their jobs with adjustments to their hours while others tackle new careers and creative pursuits.

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Students in Milan are moving in with the elderly

This article from the World Economic Forum explores the living solution older adults and students found in Italy’s most expensive city.

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INFOGRAPHIC: The Truth About An Ageing Workforce

Today’s 60+ aged adults are more active, tech-savvy and better educated than the same age group of any previous generation. Learn the truth about an ageing workforce. Free for download.

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When No One Retires

Part one of a 7-part-series from HBR explores the ageing workforce.

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How Old Are Successful Tech Entrepreneurs?

Kellogg Insights showcases research that definitively dismisses the mythology of the tech “wunderkind” in this interesting article. Try their success calculator, you may be surprised at what you find!

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Silicon Valley's ideal entrepreneur is about 20 years too young, research shows

Silicon Valley may favor the young, but technology’s romantic idea of the youthful, enterprising entrepreneur may be off by about 20 years, according to a new study.

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Retirement? You’ve Got to be Kidding!

Ginny Merritt never expected to retire. At 75, with her job about to disappear due to a takeover, she is already contemplating new challenges.

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Over 60? The Direction is "Forward"!

At 61 years of age, Charles (Chuck) Letourneau doesn’t anticipate his life will differ much when he reaches the “normal” retirement age of 65.

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