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
Jan 19 2015
AGE-WELL: New National Hub for Research and Innovation to Help Seniors Live Independently and Safely at Home Canada’s first research network in technology and aging; researchers hit the ground running with focus on improving lives of an aging population Toronto – January 19, 2015 – The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) has announced that
Jan 16 2015
Minister of State Wong to Announce Investment in New National Research Network – AGE-WELL The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors) will meet research teams with AGE-WELL (Aging Gracefully across Environments using Technology to Support Wellness, Engagement and Long Life), one of Canada’s newest Networks of Centre of Excellence. AGE-WELL will demonstrate three technologies.
Jan 15 2015
Did you know that women represent 72 per cent of Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease? They could be your mothers, wives, sisters, grandmothers or friends – even you. The Alzheimer Society has launched a nationwide campaign called The 72% to inform women in their 40’s and older about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease and
Nov 19 2014
Toronto Rehab’s Annual Research Day features a wealth of innovative rehabilitation research. It’s an opportunity for all members of our research community to come together to present their research to colleagues, decision-makers and the public. It is an action-packed day that spotlights extraordinary research in an unusual way. The morning session consists of “Minute Madness”