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.
Nov 27 2017
(Français) New national innovation hub focuses on sensors and analytics that help seniors age in place OTTAWA, Nov. 27, 2017 – The AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE), Bruyère Research Institute and Carleton University are pleased to announce the launch of the newest national innovation hub, which advances the development of sophisticated sensor systems
Nov 15 2017
(Français) It’s happened to all of us: we lose our balance and reach for a handrail to steady ourselves. But is that handrail in the right place to prevent a fall? Vicki Komisar, an AGE-WELL trainee and University of Toronto/Toronto Rehab doctoral student, is studying the optimal height and structural strength of handrails in the
Nov 9 2017
AGE-WELL welcomes the Ontario government’s release of Aging with Confidence: Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors. The plan outlines how Ontario will support seniors at all stages from maintaining their independence and staying active to accessing services and long-term care. This plan is a follow up to the 2013 Action Plan for Seniors. The new plan
Nov 3 2017
(Français) Scientific talks, demos, a product launch and the grand finale of a national ideathon competition – those were just some of the highlights of AGE-WELL 2017, a major national conference on technology and aging held in Winnipeg on Oct. 17-19. The theme of this year’s conference was Benefiting Canada: Technologies, Services and Policies for