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 3 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
Oct 1 2017
October 1 is National Seniors Day 2017. To mark the day, AGE-WELL is profiling some of our researchers who are working to improve the lives of older adults. With support from the Government of Canada, these researchers are creating solutions to help older adults live full and independent lives. An app for brain fitness Imagine