Language Matters Resources

Please browse the provided resources for learning how Language Matters in our daily lives.

Age-Friendly Communication: Facts, Tips and Ideas

Public Health Agency of Canada

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Age-Friendly Calgary: Guide for communicating with an aging population

In Partnership from the City of Calgary

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Day to Day Communication

Alzheimer Society

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Person Centred Language Guidelines

Alzheimer Society

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Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines

cnib: seeing beyond vision loss

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Guidelines for Communicating With, To and About Older Adults

Sheree Kwong See, PhD

Professor of Psychology, University of Alberta and former Alberta Seniors Advocate

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Language Decoded

Canadian Inclusive Language Glossary

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Communicating with Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Review of What Really Works

The Gerontological Society of America

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Style Guidelines for Avoiding Ageist Language

Changing the Narrative – Ending Ageism Together

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