Entente Foundation

10/07/2026

🎙 Funded by the Entente Foundation, the Age, Reconsidered podcast invites us to rethink the stories we tell about growing older. Episode 2, Starting with Strength: Rethinking Rural Aging, is now live! This episode explores rural aging through the people, strengths, experience and community already there.

Listen to the podcast today: https://agereconsidered.ca/

The podcast is hosted by the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging which is a university based research centre at Mount Saint Vincent University.

10/05/2026

AI scams are getting trickier. Fake voices. Fake videos. Messages that look like they’re from people you trust.

This , join MediaSmarts for CyberSafe Seniors: Preventing AI Fraud and Scams, a free online workshop for adults 55+, presented by MediaSmarts with Canadian Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario, with support from Meta, you’ll learn how AI is used in scams like voice cloning, deepfake videos, phishing and impersonation. You’ll walk away with clear, practical steps to check suspicious messages, protect yourself and know what to do if you’re targeted.

Join the workshop on Zoom, Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. EST

ASL translation services will be provided.

Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5ePbZIcATeGsMcBStdHxUw #/registration

10/02/2026

Our Executive Director, Mike Prentice, attended AGE-WELL's AgeTech Discovery Day in Toronto yesterday.

This event was focused on AgeTech innovations that support aging in place and healthy aging.

At the Entente Foundation, we are always interested in learning about new ideas, emerging research, and practical solutions that can help older adults live healthier, more connected lives.

Here are a few photos Mike captured during the event.

To learn more about AGE-WELL and AgeTech Discovery Day, visit: https://agewell-nce.ca/event/age-well-agetech-discovery-day

09/25/2026

👓 Good vision isn’t only about regular eye exams and the right pair of glasses. What we eat also plays a vital role in protecting and nourishing our eyes.

🍊 Certain nutrients directly support retinal health, protect against age-related diseases, and keep our eyes comfortable throughout the day.

Lean which are the best foods to add to your diet for healthier vision through IRIS.ca's blog: https://iris.ca/en/blogs/blog/which-food-improve-vision

IRIS is a trusted partner of the Entente Foundation. See less

09/23/2026

Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent disease of vision.” Unlike other eye disorders, it usually progresses without pain or obvious symptoms in the early stages. However, it can lead to irreversible vision loss if not detected and treated in time. That is why early detection plays a vital role in protecting visual health.

Lean more about the risk factors and how it can be detected: https://iris.ca/en/blogs/blog/glaucoma-a-silent-disease-that-must-be-detected-early

IRIS.ca is a trusted partner of the Entente Foundation

09/21/2026

👀 We often hear that eating well is good for the heart, brain, or energy levels…but did you know that nutrition also plays an important role in eye health?

🥗 A balanced diet may help protect vision over time and reduce certain risks associated with aging eyes.

Lean more about which specific nutrients are important for eye health as you age through IRIS.ca's blog: https://iris.ca/en/blogs/blog/can-healthy-eating-protect-your-eyes-in-the-long-term

IRIS is a trusted partner of the Entente Foundation.

09/16/2026

Join us on September 17 at 2:00pm ET for an engaging presentation exploring the role and impact of the Entente Education Canada Chair in Geriatric Medicine.

Learn how this position is advancing research to improve the health and care of older adults while fostering educational and mentorship opportunities for the next generation of researchers and healthcare leaders.

The session will also provide insight into the broader value of endowed chair positions, including how they are established.

Register today! https://rtoero.zoom.us/webinar/register/2017870784221/WN_n1lQn5jqQEKQYsNBDCArAw

09/10/2026

The Entente Foundation is proud to have funded a new podcast from the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging dedicated to reshaping how we think and talk about aging, older adults, and later life!

The first episode, Things Fall Apart/Things Come Together, is now available!

🎙 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2634820
💻 https://agereconsidered.ca/

Age Reconsidered is a podcast series aiming to change the narrative about aging.

09/09/2026

📣 The Entente Foundation's Fall 2026 granting cycle is now open! We are accepting Letters of Intent through our online application platform until September 18, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Through our granting program, we support innovative projects that help improve the lives of older adults and strengthen communities across Canada.

Learn more about our funding priorities and submit an application: https://ententefoundation.ca/granting-program/apply-for-a-grant/

06/15/2026

Supported by a grant from the Entente Foundation, the Walking in the Footsteps project supports the health and well-being of older adults in Mi’kmaq communities in Nova Scotia by making it easier to stay active and connected.

The program encourages regular walking through community-led challenges, where participants travel between 13 Mi’kmaq communities while learning about local, culturally meaningful trails.