Older Canadians Leading Active Lifestyles #ActiveAging
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Each month for the last year we have celebrated our 25th anniversary by taking a look back at a few of our organization's highlights.
For the month of December, we take a look back at our celebration year! Watch our YouTube video here:
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#FeelGoodFriday. ⚽#WorldCup starts today! But have you heard of the Grannies World Cup? ⚽
A group of South African women started out going for a walk & now compete in the Soccer Grannies World Cup!
The film "Alive & Kicking" is free on YouTube. tinyurl.com/mss53w8t
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Their story is told in the book “Soccer Grannies: The South African Women Who Inspire the World”. Read an excerpt here: jeanduffy.com/excerpt/
And they were featured in a PBS news segment "A Brief But Spectacular take on empowering 'soccer grannies'": tinyurl.com/3sv6dm7e
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Active Aging Canada 🇨🇦 retweeted
CIHR-IA co-hosted with CIHR-IPPH, a Healthy Cities webinar on Aging in Cities.
🔭Discover how the research of Kathryn Sibley, Heather McKay, and Rachel Savage and Paula Rochon highlights the importance of supporting the aging population in our cities.
➡️cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53370.html
ALT IA Knowledge mobilization Healthy Cities webinar: Aging in Cities: Research findings and policy implications - from physical independence to social connectedness #HealthyCities
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Ahead of the start of #FIFAWorldCup, "Walking Soccer is Getting Markham, Ontario Seniors into the World Cup Spirit"!
#SeniorsMonth2026 #SeniorsInCanada #ActiveAging
yorkregion.com/news/walking-…
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June is Canadians Mens Health Month. Talking about health is not always easy but this yearly campaign strives to give health conversations a little nudge. Uniquely positioned to address the wellness of retirement age men is Men's Shed Canada. Learn more: mensshedscanada.ca
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🎉Saturday June 6th is #NationalHealthandFitnessDay!🎉 From lakes to parks, trails and local recreation centres, Canada offers endless ways to move!
Check out ParticipACTION's tips on how to participate in this annual celebration of physical activity: participaction.com/programs/…
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How are some people able to delay the brain changes that come with age? This article discusses common traits: being active and mobile, having good mental health,and maintaining strong social bonds that provide connection, support and well being.
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#FeelGoodFriday
"After 25 years, Londoner Jacqueline Sabourin no longer requires medication for high blood pressure, thanks to help from a group of kinesiology students"
cbc.ca/news/canada/london/ho… #ActiveAging #ExerciseIsMedicine
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For guidance on being active with high blood pressure, check out our "High Blood Pressure and Physical Activity" resources on our directory page:
activeagingcanada.ca/.../hig… #ExerciseIsMedicine #ActiveAging
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1/2 🚣#LetsGetMoving for Seniors Month!🏋️
Staying active can make help you feel stronger, healthier, and mentally sharp at any age! June is Seniors Month in our home province of Ontario, but this year's @SeniorsON theme applies to Seniors across #Canada; Lets get Moving!
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Whether its taking first steps or learning how to be active with a certain condition, browse our Physical Activity for Older Adults Directory for resources on how to get and stay active this #SeniorsMonth!
#LetsGetMoving #SeniorsInCanada #ActiveAging
activeagingcanada.ca/for-old…
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Active Aging Canada 🇨🇦 retweeted
It’s #SeniorsMonth2026!
Let’s celebrate the incredible seniors across Ontario.
This year’s theme is #LetsGetMoving
All month, we’ll highlight programs and services supporting and protecting the well‑being of older adults.
Learn more throughout June: ontario.ca/SeniorsMonth?utm_…
ALT Text reads: This is a time to celebrate and honour the contributions of our seniors - the most important people in our lives. The Honourable Raymond Cho. Minister for Seniors and Accessibility
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#FeelGoodFriday #ActiveAging
"Woman, 101y, Who Swims Every Day Shares Her Four Longevity Tips"
today.com/health/aging/woman…
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"How exercise boosts longevity, prolongs the health span: Latest evidence"
medicalnewstoday.com/article…
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Via the @CIHR_IRSC May Newsletter "A science-based solution to help older Canadians age in place- Nursing Without Walls"
cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54655.html
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Via @StatCan_eng, "The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The story behind Canada’s aging population".
www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/en/c…
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#FeelGoodFriday #SeniorsInCanada
This weekend! 100y old Roy Allen is demonstrating the power of purpose, determination and community support with his every step as the first centenarian to complete the 5K at Tamarack Ottawa Race! facebook.com/share/p/1Hrseas…
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Active Aging Canada 🇨🇦 retweeted
The #HealthyMen questionnaire for the national conversation on men and boys’ health is closing on June 1, 2026.
Help shape the first Men and Boys’ Health Strategy.
Learn more: ow.ly/El8l50Yqf3n
ALT Two men high-fiving each other at the gym. Image text: Join the conversation about #HealthyMen
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June is almost here & its our favourite time of the year. Why? Its #SeniorsMonth2026 in our home province of #Ontario. And we are loving this year's theme: "Ontario Seniors - Lets Get Moving!"
For our followers in Ontario, visit the @SeniorsON webpage for promotional material.
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#FeelGoodFriday From "Moving on Up" to "Keep on Moving", 94y old Jeffersons star Marla Gibbs shares a work out photo on her Instagram account.
ew.com/the-jeffersons-star-m…
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