Canada's technology and aging network
Apr 14 2020
As seniors are at an elevated risk for severe health complications from COVID-19 and the adverse effects of social distancing, Mitacs and AGE-WELL are partnering to rapidly provide innovation-based solutions for this population. The new COVID-19 dimension to the Mitacs–AGE-WELL partnership ...
Apr 14 2020
(Français) The rapid spread of COVID-19 has highlighted especially the vulnerability of Canada’s older adults and the potential impact of technological innovations to mitigate the spread of disease and minimize its disruptive impact on health and fulfillment of psychosocial needs. The 2020 Emerging Entrepreneur Award is part of AGE-WELL’s effort to address the public health
Mar 09 2020
Are you an entrepreneur or startup with a technology-based solution that can support the health and quality of life of seniors or their caregivers?
Feb 20 2020
Playing digital games can be fun for anyone, but it turns out they have multiple benefits for older adults. A white paper released today shows that digital games can help to maintain and improve health and quality of life for older adults who face physical, mental and social changes.
Jan 31 2020
(Français) Anyone who has accompanied a friend or relative to a memory test, or had one themselves, knows how stressful it can be. AGE-WELL research teams are hard at work on new ways to monitor cognitive health and detect changes—by using tests that could actually be enjoyable. A team led by Dr. Frank Knoefel, a