Apr 18 2016
The latest issue of the University of Toronto’s Edge magazine profiles AGE-WELL Scientific Director Alex Mihailidis and the work he and AGE-WELL colleagues are doing to support healthy aging. From a high-tech home system that can detect dementia to an anti-collision powered wheelchair, the article highlights some of the new technologies and systems being developed
Apr 5 2016
On Tuesday April 5, AGE-WELL joins colleagues and allies across the country to collectively pay tribute to carers on the annual National Family Caregiver Day. About 8.1 million Canadians are assisting loved ones. The majority are also holding down full time jobs, a challenging and stressful balancing act. AGE-WELL is committed to involving older Canadians and their
Apr 4 2016
Join us on Tuesday April 5th as five panelists weigh in on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence in medicine and the issues surrounding, privacy, accuracy, and accountability. The session will be moderated by AGE-WELL’s Dr. Frank Rudzicz, Scientist, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto. For more information and the
Mar 30 2016
(Français) When Dr. Rosalie Wang sees people facing the challenges of aging and disability, there is one thing that she wants for all: equitable access to devices and services that can help. In her days as an occupational therapist, Dr. Wang met many older people who wanted to stay active but could not qualify for
Mar 9 2016
AGE-WELL has partnered with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research– Institute of Aging (CIHR – IA) with support from the Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (IHSPR), the Active and Assisted Living Association (AAL) and the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) to fund this initiative. The theme of the 2016 call is Living Well With