Healthy Aging Affinity Group

Populations are aging at a faster rate than in the past, and this demographic transition will have an impact on almost every aspect of society.

Seniors’ causes are not widely supported by philanthropy as there are many other competing causes that are perceived as more important. Reasons include ageist attitudes and the perception that it is governments’ responsibility to support older people.

It’s time to recognize that supporting older adults is an important and under-funded area that philanthropy can impact. We have an opportunity now to get more foundations interested in this cause.

We are looking for those interested in being part of a group of funders who want to work together and have impact across Canada in the healthy aging sector into the future.