Feb 1 2018
(Français) AGE-WELL is delighted to announce a partnership with Sun Life Financial, an international financial services organization and the leading group benefits provider in Canada. The partnership opens the door to collaboration between Sun Life and more than 150 researchers and over 225 other partners at AGE-WELL, Canada’s Technology and Aging Network. AGE-WELL unites leading
Jan 11 2018
(Français) Ian Goldman has a message for older adults and caregivers interested in getting involved with an AGE-WELL research project: “Jump in!” That’s what Goldman did in 2016 when he heard about an AGE-WELL project looking for older adults to participate as research partners advising on all aspects of the research process. “It piqued my
Dec 4 2017
(Français) A new report led by AGE-WELL investigators Dr. Rosalie Wang and Dr. Michael Wilson shows that access to assistive technology (AT) varies across Canada. The cross-Canada survey describes disparities in access to funding and services between jurisdictions and population groups. It is the first comprehensive jurisdictional scan of assistive technology programs that are offered
Dec 4 2017
(Français) AGE-WELL’s Board of Directors appointed two new Board members, effective October 31st. As we welcome these new members, we would like to thank outgoing Board members Ms. Susan Thorning and Dr. John Reid for their contributions to AGE-WELL, Canada’s technology and aging network. Joining the Board are Mr. Eric Bosco and Mr. Richard Osborn.