Canada's technology and aging network
Oct 28 2017
(Français) Technology can support healthy aging in so many ways. But a complex health-care system coupled with an unclear path for approvals can make it a challenge to implement new technologies. “Our goal is to help AGE-WELL innovators and others doing similar work to more successfully navigate regulatory and approval processes to get their technologies
Oct 19 2017
(Français) Prizes for winner and runner-up total $75k in cash and in-kind services Winnipeg, Oct. 19, 2017 – A new technology being developed to decrease hand tremors has won a national ideathon competition hosted by the AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence and HACKING HEALTH. The device, which is patent pending, is a lightweight, compact
Oct 18 2017
(Français) WINNIPEG, Oct. 18, 2017 – The Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL) has been named a new AGE-WELL core facility in elder law. The announcement was made today in Winnipeg at AGE-WELL’s 3rd Annual Conference. AGE-WELL is a federally-funded pan-Canadian network driving research and innovation in the area of technology and aging. CCEL, established
Oct 18 2017
(Français) Braze Mobility Inc. has launched an add-on system that can transform a regular wheelchair into a “smart” wheelchair able to help prevent collisions. The novel system uses sensors to detect obstacles and provides visual, audio or vibration feedback to drivers. It can be added to any powered or manual wheelchair. “Rear visibility and manoeuvering
Oct 03 2017
(Français) AGE-WELL NCE welcomed the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, to its host facility the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute on October 2. Minister Petitpas Taylor met with researchers and trainees from AGE-WELL (Canada’s Technology and Aging Network) and Toronto Rehab. AGE-WELL Board Member Mimi Lowi-Young and Dr. Geoff Fernie, Research Institute Director at Toronto