The primary goal of the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is to enhance the care of senior citizens in both community-based and long-term care environments through the development and implementation of innovative research and training programs. The research collaborations and training initiatives fostered by the RIA are practical, hands-on, and have a direct link to resident quality of life. More...
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CTV SWO's Health & Lifestyle Report
New strategy for heart disease
Nov 24, 2009 - Heart disease is a serious concern with the elderly.
It's about more than chest pain and heart attacks though, it also comes with other conditions like dementia, frailty and falls.
A new strategy has been announced with the intention of keeping seniors healthy and in their homes longer.
"The end result will be seamless, integrated, co-ordinated care that is age appropriate, location appropriate and keeps them in their homes as long as possible," says Sandra Hanmer, CEO of the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network.
George Heckman is the newest research chair for the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging.
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New Research Theme
The Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) initiative is one of the newest research themes at the RIA. As a research collaborative between the University of Waterloo, the University of Guelph and the RIA, A-HA aims to:
- Establish linkages between agriculture, food, nutrition and healthy aging.
- Present innovative opportunities for Ontario's agri-food industries.
- Conduct research in the applied nutrition & dietetics, nutritional sciences and food science in aging populations.
To learn more, visit http://aha.the-ria.ca
To join the mailing list, contact:
Jessica Demeter
Program Manager - A-HA
jdemeter@ria.uwaterloo.ca
519-571-1873 Ext 126 |
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Legal and Health
Issues Interwoven
for Seniors
Legal and health issues cluster together in seniors. Health issues often trigger legal issues, and vice versa. Early access to legal services at a preventative stage would minimize cost and negative consequences for many seniors. With funding from the Law Foundation of Ontario, the RIA interviewed seniors, staff who work with seniors, and legal services to better understand access to justice issues for this group.
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For more information, contact Josie d'Avernas (jdavernas@rbjschlegel.com).
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Research Symposium
Spirituality and Palliative Care: An Interdisciplinary Approach to the End of Life
Nov 13, 2009 - 3rd Annual Public Lecture Sponsored by the Spirituality and Aging Program of the RIA.
This public lecture focused on the implications of spirituality on palliative care provided by an interdisciplinary team within a medical model of care.
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Presentations coming soon!
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A Message from Bob Thirsk to the Schlegel Homes ...from space!
Astronaut Bob Thirsk sent a video message to the Schlegel Seniors Villages to share congratulations for their participation in the Get Fit For Space Challenge.
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