Elder Abuse Awareness Month - June 2025

Updated June 4, 2025
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Front-wave boomers : growing (very) old, staying connected, and reimagining aging
Ranson, Gillian
Paper Book
Boomers are heading into (very) old age following a pandemic, a time of overt ageism and shamefully deficient eldercare. The front wave, now in their seventies, are on the brink of life changes that will be challenging for everyone - family, friends, and for the health care system too. ...
Neglected no more : the urgent need to improve the lives of Canada's elders in the wake of a pandemic
Picard, André
Paper Book
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE BALSILLIE PRIZE FOR PUBLIC POLICY   It took the coronavirus pandemic to open our eyes to the deplorable state of so many of the nation's long-term care homes: the inhumane conditions, overworked and underpaid staff,...
Embrace aging : conquer your fears and enjoy added years
Guerrasio, Jeannette
Paper Book
Everybody ages, so why not embrace it? Filled with practical advice for happy, healthy, and independent aging to understand and overcome the changes ahead. Currently, there are over 95 million Americans who are 50 years old or older, more than at any time in our history. This...
Aging in Canada
Chappell, Neena L.
Paper Book
Canada, like other countries, is aging. The media has reported on a "grey tsunami," a demographic change reflecting longer life expectancy and the retirement of the so-called baby boomer generation. The numbers and percentages of older adults within our population continue to increase. In 2010, 15.3...

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