Feb 25 2015
A one-day forum held Feb. 5 in Vancouver brought together more than 130 participants – representing research, health care, industry, government, and lived experience – to start a dialogue about digital health needs and opportunities in BC and the Yukon. Convened by MSFHR in partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Yukon
Feb 17 2015
From: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/48967.html Canada’s International Development Research Centre (IDRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF) announce the launch of a Joint Canada-Israel Health Research Program. This program will provide funding for Canadian and Israeli researchers to assemble world-class research teams working in cutting-edge areas of biomedical science with a
Jan 21 2015
CTV News is covering aging well and GPS technology. Researchers in Alberta are trying to determine whether GPS technology can help people with early stage dementia stay safe and live independently longer. The Locator Device Project is a six-month trial being conducted out of the University of Alberta. Researchers are testing out GPS technology to
Jan 19 2015
Follow today’s AGE-WELL news release online: Government of Canada links: News Release Communiqué de presse Backgrounder Document d’information Industry Canada Media Room Links: News Releases Communiqués
Jan 19 2015
The Minister of State Alice Wong announced Canada’s first research network in technology and aging – AGE-WELL – today. Front: Minister of State (Seniors) Alice Wong (seated) tests a new robot for older adults with AGE-WELL’s Marg Coahran, Research Associate, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – University Health Network Back: Rosalie Wang, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto