AGE-WELL researchers are ready to hit the ground running!
On January 19, 2015, the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) announced that AGE-WELL would receive $36.6 million over five years as part of the federal government’s Networks Centre of Excellence (NCE) program (See the official News Release for details).
“We are excited about today’s funding announcement and thank the government for making AGE-WELL part of the NCE program,” said Mike Harcourt, Chair of the AGE-WELL Board.
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 engagement and participation of the 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 the AGE-WELL community.
Members will receive regular updates about Network activities, including opportunities to participate in research projects, attend Network events and forums for discussion about healthy aging and technology.
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- Dr. Alex Mihailidis, AGE-WELL Scientific DirectorAGE-WELL will advance research and development in this field beyond anything that we were capable of before. It will benefit Canadian researchers, industry, and most importantly, Canadian seniors.
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- Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, AGE-WELL Scientific DirectorAGE-WELL is an exciting opportunity to harness the potential of information and communication technologies to enhance the health, independence and social participation of Canadian seniors.
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- Dr. Alex Mihailidis, AGE-WELL Scientific DirectorAGE-WELL is an opportunity like we have never had in Canada, a chance to bring together all of the relevant researchers and stakeholders in the technology and aging community.
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- Dr. David Kaufman, WP4 Co-LeaderI want aging to be a time of thriving, not just surviving!
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