Guest Speaker Spotlight: Zena Simces: President of @Zena Simces & Associates; Health and Social Policy Consulting
Zena Simces will connect the relationship between Ageing with Dignity and ensuring Equity in Ageing. She will address the following themes and their interrelationships from a perspective of the social determinants of health and human rights:
– The meaning of Ageing with Dignity
– The meaning of Equity in Ageing
– The challenges in achieving dignity and equity in ageing including a focus on issues of ageism and social isolation and loneliness
– Call to Action: Ageing with Dignity is a right. Actions needed to age with dignity and enhance equity in ageing with a focus on improving access
Learn more: https://nationalpensionersfederation.ca/convention/
National Pensioners Federation Convention October 5, 6, 7, 2025
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond BC
The National Pensioners Federation is pleased to invite you to participate in our 78th Biennial Convention, taking place October 5-7, 2025 in Richmond BC. This year’s theme, “Equity in Ageing: Improving Access”, underscores our shared commitment to advancing the dignity, rights, and well-being of older adults across Canada.
The convention will provide a valuable forum for affiliate leadership delegates, member partners, and advocates to engage in meaningful dialogue, exchange knowledge, and explore innovative approaches to age-inclusive policies and programs.
At the heart of our discussions will be the social determinants of health—viewed through the lens of equity and dignity in ageing—as we work together to shape a common agenda that informs and influences government policies of the future.
We warmly welcome your participation in this important event and look forward to your contributions to the collective vision of a more inclusive, accessible, and age-friendly Canada.
National Pensioners Federation Convention October 5, 6, 7, 2025
Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Highway, Richmond BC
See you there!
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