Research Projects
Research Themes
Within the RIA, there are seven research theme areas that provide a focus for research projects. These are: Functional Abilities, Murray Alzheimer Research and Education, Vascular Aging, Optimizing Medications for Seniors, Spirituality and Aging, Fitness and Plasticity of Aging, and Agri-Food for Healthy Aging.
Current Research Projects - A Sampling
The studies listed below are a sampling of the research projects currently underway in the Winston/Oakwood homes. To see a list of studies that have been completed, please click here.
| Project Name | Principal Investigator | Research Program Association |
| Ongoing MAREP research projects | Dr. Sherry Dupuis, University of Waterloo | Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program |
| Predictors of walking competency in ambulatory inspaniduals living in long-term care |
Dr. Lora Giangregorio, University of Waterloo |
Functional Abilities Program |
| UW Smart Walker Project |
Dr. Pascal Poupart, University of Waterloo |
Functional Abilities Program |
| Cardiovascular changes with aging: Effects on motor function |
Andrew Robertson, University of Waterloo |
Vascular aging program |
| The relationship between performance on tests of apraxia and the performance of natural actions |
Dr. Eric Roy, University of Waterloo |
Functional Abilities Program |
| Social interaction among tablemates at mealtime: an exploratory study | Dr. Heather Keller, University of Guelph | Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) |
| The mealtime experience for older adults in retirement living | Dr. Heather Keller, University of Guelph | Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) |
Completed Research Projects
| Project Name | Principal Investigator | Research Program Association |
| Using the BioStep exercise machine for rehabilitation of inspaniduals with Parkinson's Disease | Dr. Quincy Almeida, Wilfrid Laurier University |
Functional Abilities Program |
| A new exercise mode for aerobic training in frail, older adults | Dr. Denise Connelly, University of Western Ontario |
Functional Abilities Program |
| Dietary requirements of residents living in retirement homes - are they getting enough Omega 3 fatty acids? | Dr. Ken Stark, University of Waterloo |
Agri-food for Healthy Aging (A-HA) Initiative |