“Ageism and Health Care, Community Care, and Support” was hosted June 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario by the Canadian Coalition Against Ageism, International Longevity Centre Canada, United Way British Columbia, and our Ageism Forum Planning Partners. The forum brought together a diverse group of participants to discuss ageism, including older persons, researchers, health care professionals, and community organizations.

Building upon the ageism forum discussions and identified research and education priorities, we plan to form working groups to advance work in four priority areas:

1. Including older persons in research plans
2. Embedding ageism education in health care professional training
3. Promoting positive framings of aging and increasing public awareness of ageism
4. Seeking partners and funding opportunities to support intergenerational work.
   Crucially, the ageism forum emphasized translating discussions about ageism into concrete actions and mobilizing a diverse range of partners to engage in collaborative, multi-pronged efforts to eliminate ageism across Canada.

Media Release

https://ccaageism.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ageism-forum-report-en-screen.pdf