home who we are what we do where we work news get involved resources donate a a a englishfran ais contact us search maintaining and improving the quality of life of vulnerable older persons and their communities in canada and around the world.who we aredonate now olympus digital camera empowering people and providing assistance helpage canada is canada s only organization dedicated exclusively to helping older persons in canada and the developing world . we have 40 years of experience working for older persons and helping them overcome poverty claim their rights challenge discrimination and helping them lead dignified secure and healthy lives . helpage canada is a founding member of helpage international and is part of a global network of organizations operating in more than 80 countries that help thousands every day . helpage in canada the top priority of helpage s work in canada is addressing social isolation and vulnerable seniors learn more helpage overseas we provide assistance and empowerment to older persons in seven countries jamaica haiti dominica democratic republic of congo kenya india and sri lanka . learn more rise campaign learn more join us in making the world a better place for older persons . donate now latest updates friday september 30 2016 international day of older persons 1 october 2016 take a stand against ageism the theme for international day of older persons this year is take a stand against ageism . we ... read more ... wednesday june 15 2016 june 15 is world elder abuse awareness day elder abuse occurs in every country in the world but unfortunately with little government action . less than a third of governments worldwide have ... read more ... wednesday june 01 2016 peg world health assembly 23 28 may geneva switzerland . helpage international has welcomed the who s new action plan on ageing and health calling on countries to promote healthy lives for older ... read more ... tuesday may 10 2016 lead up to the first world humanitarian summit may 23 24 2016 . overlooked and misunderstood older people speak about their experiences of conflict a new helpage international survey of 300 older refugees fleeing ... read more ... view all news follow us facebook sign up for our newsletterstay up to date with all the events and campaigns at helpage canada . first name last name email address contact ushelpage canada 1300 carling avenue ottawa on k1z 7l2 canada tel 1 613 232 0727 toll 1 800 648 1111 fax 1 613 232 7625 email info helpagecanada.ca copyright 2015 help age canada . all rights reserved . registered charity 118955921 rr0001