Oct 19 2016
(Français) MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2016 – AGE-WELL and HACKING HEALTH have teamed up to launch a Canadian ideathon, an innovative challenge focused on identifying and investing in great new ideas to support healthy aging. The announcement was made today at the AGE-WELL Annual Conference and AGM in Montreal. The first national competition of its kind,
Oct 19 2016
(Français) MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2016 – We are pleased to announce a new partnership with Bereskin & Parr LLP, a leading Canadian intellectual property law firm serving clients across all industries around the world. Founded in 1965, Bereskin & Parr has grown to be one of the largest and most respected IP firms in Canada
Oct 17 2016
The final countdown is on for AGE-WELL 2016, taking place at the Hotel Bonaventure in Montreal, October 18-20. It’s the place to be for those with an interest in technology and aging. The conference will showcase a multi-disciplinary program of research and innovation from across the AGE-WELL Network and provide a forum for networking and
Oct 12 2016
(Français) Within a few years, older Canadians could have their own affordable, mobile, intelligent robots specifically designed to help them stay healthy, independent and living at home. Dr. Goldie Nejat, director of the Institute for Robotics and Mechatronics at the University of Toronto, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Robots for Society, and Dr.
Sep 29 2016
(Français) It’s been a year of tremendous growth and important firsts for AGE-WELL. The 2015-2016 AGE-WELL Annual Report showcases key accomplishments and activities from the last year. It spotlights a sampling of AGE-WELL research projects, and profiles some of our amazing trainees, industry partners and network leaders. Some of the stories you will find in