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When our clients home support worker knocked on the door that morning, they expected an ordinary visit.

Instead, they found their client unresponsive.

Most people would have walked in, assumed they were sleeping, and tried again later.

But the trained home support worker knew better.

They knew this client’s routine. They knew their personality. They knew what “normal” looked like. And in that moment, they knew something was terribly wrong.

They called 911 immediately.

After a week in hospital, our client came home.

That is the power of relationship-based home support.

It isn’t ONLY about helping with meals, laundry, or personal care. It is about having someone who truly knows you. Someone who notices the subtle changes. Someone who recognizes when a quiet morning is actually a medical emergency.

Every day, thousands of seniors are alone behind closed doors. For many, a home support worker is the only person who checks on them. The only person who would notice if something wasn’t right.

That hour of care can mean comfort.

It can mean dignity.

It can mean independence.

And sometimes, it can mean the difference between getting help in time and no one knowing at all.

Just $45 provides one hour of home support for a senior in need.

One hour.

One visit.

One person showing up when it matters most.

If this story moved you, please consider making a donation today. Your generosity helps ensure another senior has someone to check in, someone who knows them, and someone who will be there when every second counts.

Because no senior should face an emergency alone.

Donate today. Help us be there before it’s too late. https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/help-us-rewrite-the-story-of-aging-your-can-make-the-difference.

🚨 New Report: Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey

Women in Canada are living longer than men—but many are ageing with greater financial insecurity, loneliness and exposure to ageism.

Today, the NIA, in partnership with International Longevity Centre Canada and with support from Women and Gender Equality Canada, released Experiences of Older Women in Canada: Findings from the NIA's 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey. This is the first report in a three-part research series examining how gender shapes the experience of ageing in Canada.

The findings reveal that older women, particularly those with inadequate incomes and those who are racialized, face barriers to financial security, social participation and health care access.

As Canada is now a super-aged society, targeted policies are needed to ensure all older adults can age with confidence.

The 2025 Ageing in Canada Survey is a nationally representative study capturing the experiences and perspectives of Canadians aged 50+, conducted with support from Manulife and Waltons Trust.

📊 Read the report: https://niageing.ca/reports/experiences-of-older-women-in-canada-findings-from-the-nias-2025-ageing-in-canada-survey/

The National Pensioners Federation is calling for immediate action to improve the lives of older Canadians, especially women. Key recommendations include supporting a UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons, appointing a Federal Minister for Seniors, establishing independent Seniors' Advocates across Canada, and reviewing seniors' income supports to ensure they reflect today's cost of living. It's time for policies that help all Canadians age with dignity.

Read the full report here: https://nationalpensionersfederation.ca/npf-submission-hoc-status-of-women-standing-committee/

Seniors For Tax Fairness Federation of Pensioners Congress of Union Retirees of Canada (CURC) National Retired Workers Council