Organizations and Studies focused on Ageing

“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.”  Mark Twain

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging
Begun in 2010, the CLSA long term national study involves 50,000 men and women, age 45-85 when recruited, who will be followed for 20 years or until death.
First report is available on their website.

CIHR Institute of Aging (IA) 
Established to support research, to promote healthy aging and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with aging.

Canadian Research Centres on Aging & Other Associations
Listing via provinces.

The International Longevity Centre Global Alliance (ILC Global Alliance)
A multinational consortium whose aim is to help societies address longevity and population ageing in positive and productive ways. Canada is a member with a University of Ottawa affiliation.

The International Longevity Centre
UK’s specialist think tank on the impact of longevity on society. Research reports on a variety of aspects related to ageing.