Canada's technology and aging network
Oct 01 2018
(Français) Note: This story has been updated. TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2018 – The AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) is a pan-Canadian network that is actively creating unique technologies and services that make life better for older people and their caregivers. Today, on National Seniors Day, AGE-WELL is announcing a major new funding opportunity
Sep 26 2018
(Français) AGE-WELL is pleased to welcome Dr. Robyn Tamblyn as the new Chair of our International Scientific Advisory Committee (ISAC), and a new member of AGE-WELL’s Board of Directors. Since 2011, Dr. Tamblyn has been Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research. She is a Professor in the Department of
Sep 25 2018
(Français) AGE-WELL is delighted to announce the election of Mimi Lowi-Young as Chair of the AGE-WELL Board of Directors. Ms. Lowi-Young was CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Canada from 2012 to 2016 and successfully led the development of a private members’ bill, C-233, to establish a national dementia strategy. The bill received Royal Assent
Sep 24 2018
(Français) Michael Harcourt, well known as a former Premier of British Columbia and Mayor of Vancouver, is taking on the newly-established role of Patron of AGE-WELL, Canada’s Technology and Aging Network. Mr. Harcourt was the founding Chair of AGE-WELL’s Board of Directors, serving from 2015 until May 2018, when his term ended. He has been
Sep 06 2018
(Français) TORONTO, Sept. 6, 2018 – It started as a challenge to Canadians to come up with great new ideas to support healthy aging. The AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge triggered a flood of submissions. After a round of public voting, AGE-WELL is pleased to announce the finalists. Eight finalists will compete for over $100,000 in