Welcome to AGE-WELL
AGE-WELL is a unique Canadian network that brings everyone together to develop technologies and services for healthy aging. We’re also training the next generation of innovators in this field, and making Canada a world leader in technologies that help aging populations everywhere.
News
Read the latest news from Canada’s technology and aging network, and learn about upcoming events and more.
Startup working on sleep tracker for long-term care wins third competition in AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge
Tochtech Technologies, a Vancouver-area startup developing a non-wearable sleep tracker that allows caregivers to monitor the overnight safety of older adults, has won the last of three competitions in the 2020 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge.
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COVID-19 has significantly increased the use of many technologies among older Canadians: poll
From Facebook to food delivery apps and fitness trackers, older Canadians have upped their use of many technologies and online services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Dr. Shannon Freeman receives first-ever Scholar award from Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research and AGE-WELL
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon Freeman on receiving a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research – AGE-WELL NCE 2020 Scholar Award. Her research will leverage technology to support older adults in rural and northern communities.
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AGE-WELL Policy Rounds: Policy challenges and approaches to the ethical design, development, and procurement of Age-Tech
October 27 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT
AGE-WELL Policy Rounds: The use of automated vehicles by older adults with cognitive impairments
November 12 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST
AGE-WELL Startup Community Mixer & Launch Event
November 17 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
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Join the AGE-WELL Community
The AGE-WELL Network strives to create real-world solutions that will make a meaningful impact on the lives of Canadian seniors and caregivers. Our success depends on the active involvement of people who will actually use the technologies and services developed through our research. Seniors and caregivers who are interested in contributing to AGE-WELL activities are invited to join our community. Members will receive regular updates about Network activities, including opportunities to participate in research projects, and to attend events and forums for discussion about healthy aging and technology.
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Industry and non-profits looking to partner with AGE-WELL should contact: partnerships@agewell-nce.ca.