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Reading Nook

A curated collection of articles from Sage, our quarterly magazine. Discover thoughtful reporting, expert insights and stories on healthy aging, retirement security and the issues that matter across generations. Download the latest issue of Sage or visit Sage60 for fresh online features published between quarterly issues.

More support needed for veterans

A report recommends a healthy aging strategy for veterans among other policy proposals to keep veterans mentally and physically healthy as they age.

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Margaret Gillis, co-founder of the International Longevity Centre Canada, says a convention on the rights of older persons is important because it closes a gap in international human rights law.

Canada and the UN Convention

The United Nations is drafting a convention to protect older people, and Canada has decided to engage in the process.

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Jason Mawdsley.

From woodworking to well-being

A movement of “men’s sheds” is building community and preventing loneliness among older men otherwise in danger of isolation.

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From left, Michel Lamarche, Chris McGuffin, Paul DeSerres, Garry Dupont, Evan Boeckh, Charles Baril, Réjean Demers, J.P. MacDonald, Patrick Killen, Richard Houle, Jeff Threader and Gary Roberts.

An aviation passion project

A small band of volunteers dedicated to detail is working to restore the North Star at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum.

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Connie Kehler.

It’s time to travel

After several years of dedicated volunteer work for Federal Retirees, national board member Connie Kehler plans to travel more when she steps down in June.

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Stephen Parker.

Preludes to public service

Stephen Parker spent 25 years at the CRTC before returning to his first love — music.

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Nishika Jardine.

Veterans incensed by budget clauses

The budget invested in Veterans Affairs Canada’s benefit processing, but failed to correct a wrong that has and will continue to cost some veterans.

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Marilyn Best, left, is the advocacy program officer for Newfoundland and Labrador. Richard Chevrier is the advocacy program officer for Alberta.

Making a difference through volunteerism

Federal Retirees advocacy program officers like the way the volunteer work allows them to give back, ensure seniors are being treated fairly and continue to make a difference for generations to come.

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Canadian flag flying in the foreground of a mountain scape.

The truth about our pension plans

What does a federal pension look like? Sage takes a closer look at federal pensions.

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Ottawa resident and member Lisa Rudyk, centre, is seeing the benefits of chair yoga.

Chair today, strong tomorrow

Chair yoga and tai chi are both beneficial and particularly helpful for those who have mobility challenges.

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Jonathan Knaul.

The approaching caregiving crisis

One-time U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter once said there are four kinds of people: Those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers. Sage explores the issue.

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Kathie King.

A pioneer among women

In her career, Kathie King rose to the rank of staff sergeant in the RCMP. In retirement, she volunteers for her local hospital, as seen in the photo above, and for Federal Retirees. Photo: Compliments of Kathie King A pioneer…

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