Learning, Research and Innovation Centre
developing on Waterloo Campus
Recently, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced the creation of 3 Learning, Research and Innovation (LRI) Centres to be located within the Schlegel, Baycrest, and Bruyere organizations.
In addition, the Schlegel organization was awarded a 192-bed Long-Term Care facility, to be located on the north campus Research and Technology Park of the University of Waterloo. Construction will begin in 2012 with completion approximately 18 months later.
The goal of the Ministry awards is to help Ontario prepare wisely for an aging population. With more older adults living longer, there is a risk of increasing healthcare costs related to later life care. Those costs are not sustainable for the system so the answer is to increase efficiencies of LTC management and bring a culture of innovation to the sector.
On Wednesday March 21st, Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition & Aging, Dr. Heather Keller, presented on 'Diet Resilience in Older Adtuls: Sustaining Health from the Inside Out' at the Kitchener Market. View the presentation on the RIA YouTube Channel.
Public Lecture: Alzheimer's Disease & Medications
On January 31, 2012, Schlegel Research Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Dr. Carlos Rojas-Fernandez, gave a public lecture about using medications to treat Alzheimer's Disease (AD) at the University of Waterloo's School of Pharmacy. To read the event highlights, visit the RIA Facbook page.
RIA Highlights:
RIA founder Ron Schlegel presented with Diamond Jubilee
On February 6th, Philanthropist and founder of RIA, Ron Schlegel, was awarded with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. He was honoured for his commitment to improving the well-being of others through his leadership within the community. View the article...
RIA Achieves International Citation of Honour
The RIA was selected to receive an honorary citation as part of the 2011 Excellence in Ageing Services Award from the International Association of Homes and Services for the Ageing (IAHSA). View the press release...
Recently, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced the creation of 3 Learning, Research and Innovation (LRI) Centres to be located within the Schlegel, Baycrest, and Bruyere organizations.
