Aug 22 2018
(Français) Nine promising students and postdoctoral fellows from nine institutions across Canada have been selected to receive 2018 Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and Aging. “Innovation is mainly about people, not technology, and that is why AGE-WELL is preparing the next generation of innovators,” says Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, AGE-WELL Scientific Director. “AGE-WELL supports
Aug 20 2018
(Français) It was an inspiring and memorable three days. Over 1,200 delegates attended the International Federation on Ageing’s 14th Global Conference on Ageing, held in Toronto on Aug. 8-10, 2018. The program featured keynotes, symposia and workshops with presenters from over 70 countries. In addition to participating in the Canadian Pavilion exhibition, AGE-WELL members were
Aug 16 2018
(Français) Three years ago, Tammy reached the breaking point. She’d spent years juggling two jobs while caring for her husband, whose chronic health issues left him unable to work. The emotional and physical exhaustion finally triggered a mental health crisis and she had to take a three-month leave from work. “Basically, I burnt myself out,”
Aug 9 2018
(Français) A smart light system to improve sleep quality in people living with dementia. A gait-training device for older adults with multiple sclerosis. A study looking at the usability of ‘video-game style’ driver rehabilitation after stroke. These are among 11 new projects receiving grants totalling over $500,000 through AGE-WELL’s 3rd Catalyst Funding Program. Led by
Aug 7 2018
(Français) In early May, AGE-WELL launched the AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge to identify great new ideas for technology-based solutions that will improve the quality of life of older Canadians and/or their caregivers. Over $100k in cash and in-kind prizes are available. We are excited to report that 60 short videos were submitted by Canadians from