Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association addresses the health concerns of older Canadians and the nurses who participate with them in health care.

Canada
Joined December 2014
CGNA is now on Bluesky 🦋! Be sure to follow us there for updates, news and conference info. 👉 Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/cgna.net
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Reminder! CGNA2027 abstracts are due October 30 -- and, meet CGNA2027 keynote speaker, Dr. Suzanne Dupuis-Blanchard, Université de Moncton ➡️ buff.ly/9826D26 (Image credit © Destination Toronto @seetorontonow)
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We're excited to be exhibiting at CAG2026 this week in Charlottetown! Visit our booth to learn about membership, our CGNA2027 conference, our Perspectives journal, and more! Can't make it to the conference? Visit our virtual booth here 👉 buff.ly/wwJydw8
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📣 The #CGNA2027 abstract submission deadline has been extended to October 30, 2026! Submit your gerontological nursing projects in clinical practice, community care, education, research, or policy and join us in Toronto, May 5-7, 2027 👉 cgna2027.ca/call-for-abstrac…
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CGNA/MGNA Webinar 📅 September 24, 2026, 7:20pm Eastern Faye Tardiff, Raine Seivewright, and Kelly Harris (WRHA) explore the difference between "Elder" and "elder," building understanding for culturally safe care with Indigenous older adults. Register 👉 buff.ly/TMkFug1
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Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association retweeted
Call for Latebreaker Abstracts! Registration now open! #CAG_2026: Crossing Currents – Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action, October 15-17, 2026 in Charlottetown, PEI buff.ly/zTK8mAP
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Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association retweeted
Appel à la soumission de résumés ! Les inscriptions sont maintenant ouvertes ! #ACG_2026 : Courants croisés – Collaboration et action coordonnée pour mieux naviguer dans le vieillissement, 15-17 octobre 2026, Charlottetown, Î.-P.-É. buff.ly/n6F4M7q
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JUNE 15 | WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY A day to raise awareness and understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons. #WEAAD2026
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Call for Abstracts! #CGNA2027: Future Ready Gerontology -- Innovation at Hart, May 5-7, 2027 at historic Hart House, @uoft! Abstracts are due by September 30, 2026 -- learn more 👉 buff.ly/FuDCa94
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Save the date! CGNA2027: Future Ready Gerontology - Innovation at Hart, the 24th Biennial Conference of the Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association, May 5-7, historic Hart House, University of Toronto! buff.ly/smX9B8d (photo © @SeeTorontoNow)
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CGNA is pleased to welcome Dr. Lillian Hung as Editor-in-Chief of Perspectives Journal. Dr. Hung is the founder and head of IDEA lab (Innovation in Dementia & Aging). She has expertise in patient-oriented research and knowledge mobilization.
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March: Nutrition Month. A reminder of how essential good nutrition is to our health and well-being. We celebrate the important role Dieticians play in helping us achieve good nutrition, as well as the benefits of making healthy eating choices to improve our quality of life.
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March 21 | International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: A call to action to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination, injustice, systemic racism and hate and to ensure all people are respected and have equal access and opportunity to be safe and succeed.
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Perspectives Call for Manuscripts: Special Issue on The Future of Gerontological Nursing: Artificial Intelligence Opportunities and Challenges. This special issue promotes critical discussion on Al in gerontological nursing ➡️ buff.ly/xT6UK17
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Our newest CGNA newsletter is out! This edition includes a message from the CGNA president, a policy update on Bill C72 and more! We remain committed to advancing meaningful impact, and we’re grateful to everyone who contributes to this work. buff.ly/ockHGDE
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Don't forget! Applications for the 2026 CGNA Awards & Prizes are due this Friday, February 20, 2026! cgna.net/awards
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Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association retweeted
Call for Abstracts! #CAG_2026: Crossing Currents - Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action, October 15-17 in Charlottetown! Hosted by @MSVU_Halifax @MSVU_NSCA @UPEI. Submit your abstracts: buff.ly/4Lqv7Oe @SC_CAG
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Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association retweeted
Appel à la soumission de résumés ! #ACG_2026 : Courants croisés: Collaboration et action coordonnée pour mieux naviguer dans le vieillissement, 15-17 octobre 2026, Charlottetown ! Soumettez votre résumé : buff.ly/KDNDf3q @SC_CAG @MSVU_Halifax @MSVU_NSCA @UPEI
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Congratulations to Shawna Peddar @TrentUniversity, a 2025 recipient of the @cgna_ca Ann C. Beckingham Scholarship!
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