Past Events

As Canada’s aging population grows, AgeTech solutions are increasingly used to support older adults in aging safely and independently at home. However, the lack of clear and consistent standards remains a key barrier to adoption, trust, and scalability. This webinar presents findings from a CSA-published research report that examined the current landscape of AgeTech standards and guidelines through a systematic review of academic and grey literature, complemented by expert consultations. Speakers will discuss key gaps and opportunities across four priority…

Register to join a conversation amongst older adults as we discuss our experiences of getting older, life’s triumphs and challenges, and how technology can support our needs as we age. Connect with us to talk in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. This session is for older adults, and other generations are welcome to join the conversation. Leading the discussion is Sherry Baker, Co-Chair of AGE-WELL’s Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee (OACAC), Olive Bryanton, OACAC Atlantic Region Representative, and Mary…

  Adults 65+ now make up about 19.5% of Canada’s population, a share projected to reach 21–23% by 2030. Climate change is amplifying risks, from extreme heat to wildfire smoke, that threaten older adults’ health and strain buildings’ performance. This webinar outlines key challenges for building engineering, focusing on indoor/outdoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency.   Supported by the Climate Resilient Built Environment (CRBE) – Resilient Residential Retrofit (R³) theme at the National Research Council Canada (NRC), NRC…

Description: This webinar introduces the Collective of Older Adult Researchers (COAR) project, an intergenerational, community-based initiative that brought together older adults and graduate students as co-researchers. Using a community-engaged citizen science approach, the project provided research training to older adults and supported undertake their own research to identify mobility challenges and strengths in the neighbourhood surrounding the 411 Seniors Centre in Vancouver. The workshops promoted peer learning, relationship-building, and mutual understanding. The session will share key findings and lessons from…

Description: Are you on a research team that includes patients as partners? Understanding the concept of the ‘power dynamic’ or ‘power imbalance’ on research teams is essential to successful collaboration. In this webinar, you will hear from patient partners and facilitators of patient engagement in research to learn how they have navigated power dynamics on research teams. The conversation will explore four areas of power, how to identify these themes on your team, and ways to mitigate or minimize power…

Description: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated virtual care models of care, including Virtual Emergency departments (EDs). Since 2020, a Virtual ED has been operating out of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, which allows patients with urgent but non-life-threatening issues to book same-day video appointments via Zoom. This service aims to reduce wait times, improve patient experience, and reach underserved populations while decreasing unnecessary in-person ED visits. In-person EDs are currently experiencing unprecedented levels of patient volumes, and older adults represent 20-40% of…

Register to join a conversation amongst older adults as we discuss our experiences of getting older, life’s triumphs and challenges, and how technology can support our needs as we age. Connect with us to talk in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. This session is for older adults, by older adults. Leading the discussion is Sherry Baker, Co-Chair of AGE-WELL’s Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee (OACAC), Olive Bryanon, OACAC Atlantic Region Representative, and Mary Brachaniec, OACAC Atlantic Region Representative. All…

Description: The AGE-WELL Annual Conference, Collaborate – Innovate – Elevate, will highlight groundbreaking research in aging and technological innovation from across Canada and around the globe. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the conference provides a dynamic platform for stakeholders to collaborate and share insights, innovate to advance solutions, and elevate the quality of life and independence of older Canadians. This exciting event is attended by researchers, industry leaders, care providers and organizations, older adults, caregivers and government representatives to discuss current issues…

Do you want to learn how to grow an innovative start-up? Join our 2024 Emerging Entrepreneur Award winners to hear about their journey over the last year. Arjun Puri, CEO and Co-Founder of Symbiotic AI, and Justin Wyss, Founder and CEO of NovaSense Technology Ltd., will discuss how they are advancing their cutting-edge work and working to improve people’s quality of life through innovative technology. Arjun’s team at Symbiotic AI create clinical decision-support tools to help improve heart care. Their product,…

Register to join a conversation amongst older adults as we discuss our experiences of getting older, life’s triumphs and challenges, and how technology can support our needs as we age. Connect with us to talk in a relaxing and friendly atmosphere. This session is for older adults, by older adults. Leading the discussion is Sherry Baker, Co-Chair of AGE-WELL’s Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee (OACAC), Olive Bryanon, OACAC Atlantic Region Representative, and Mary Brachaniec, OACAC Atlantic Region Representative. All…

Description: This webinar invites you to critically explore what accessibility means in the context of AgeTech. It introduces the Accessible Canada Act and examines the digital divide, highlighting the complex and intersecting barriers that contribute to digital exclusion. You will have the opportunity to explore practical strategies for embedding practices that support accessibility into research and development, including insights from digital literacy programs and accessibility models. Finally, this webinar will invite you to think about accessibility beyond technical aspects and…

Description: Join us for an engaging policy round webinar featuring Motive Force Tech Canada Corp, a leader in developing immersive, interactive technology designed to keep older adults active, engaged, and connected—whether at home or in care settings. Their innovative systems leverage gesture-based interaction, visual feedback, and tactile input to create therapeutic experiences without the need for headsets or complex devices. The presentation will showcase real-world applications from pilot projects in care homes, as well as exciting new research collaborations with…

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Financial Wellness & Employment” Challenge Area. The “Financial Wellness & Employment” Challenge Area focuses on the experiences of older adults in workplace, recognizing the unpaid contributions of caregivers in our economy, and how technology, including policy and programs, can support the financial wellness and employment of these groups.   …

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Staying Connected” Challenge Area. The “SStaying Connected” Challenge Area focuses on using technology to encourage social participation by supporting older adults and caregivers to stay engaged at home, work, and in the community.    Chair:   Shane Saunderson, McMaster University     Presentations:    From print to audio: Adapting to…

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Healthy Lifestyles & Wellness” Challenge Area. The “Healthy Lifestyles & Wellness” Challenge Area focuses on the use of technology to enable older adults and caregivers to maintain and improve their physical and mental health, and well-being.    Chair:   Cari McIlduff, University of Saskatchewan     Presentations:    Using Design…

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Mobility & Transportation” Challenge Area. The “Mobility & Transportation” Challenge Area focuses on convenient and appropriate mobility options to meet the needs of older adults both within and outside their homes and communities, in order to enable continued health, social participation, and quality of life.   Chair:   Sayeh Bayet,…

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Cognitive Health & Dementia” Challenge Area. The “Cognitive Health & Dementia” Challenge Area focuses on technology-based solutions that promote cognitive health and active lifestyles to help delay the onset of cognitive decline and provide assistance to those already experiencing impairment.   Chair:   Bjorn Herrmann, Rotman Research Institute    …

#AWepic2025 Register Here! Join us for EPIC presentations from AGE-WELL and EPIC-AT students, postdoctoral fellows, research staff, early career researchers (ECRs) and their stakeholders as they share their research in the “Autonomy & Independence” Challenge Area. The “Autonomy & Independence” Challenge Area focuses on the use of information and communication technologies to help older adults maintain autonomy and independence in the face of impairment, disability or illness.   Chair:   Viviane Josewski, University of Northern British Columbia     Presentations:   …