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 that sector.
On November 18, Dr. Steven J. Sandage from Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota presented at the 2011 Spirituality and Aging seminar. His presentation was on Forgiveness and he captivated over 100 attendees.
On November 23 the RIA participated in the OLTCA's Applied Research and Education Day. RIA's Josie d'Avernas and Jennifer Carson presented on 'Culture Change in Senior Living'.
RIA research featured in Long Term Care (LTC) Magazine
In the Fall 2011 issue of the Ontario Long Term Care Association's LTC Magazine three different RIA research projects are highlighted. Visit the link below and select page 46 to learn about optimizing pureed foods, the importance of exercise, and the benefits of 'reminiscing together'. View the article...
RIA Achieves International Citation of Honour
The RIA has been 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.
