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The intent of this cluster is to direct and focus research efforts pertaining to healthy aging and mobility, particularly as this relates to movement, exercise, recreation, nutrition, and falls prevention.
Dr. John M. Barden, PhD, Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina.
Dr. Darren Candow, Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina.
Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Psychology, University of Regina.
Dr. Rebecca Genoe, Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina.
Dr. Katherine McLeod, Kinesiology and Health Studies, University of Regina.
Christian Clermont
Chidinma Osinike
Candow, D.G., G.A. Zello, B. Ling, J.P. Farthing, P.D. Chilibeck, K. McLeod, J. Harris, S.J. Johnson. (2014). Comparison of creatine supplementation before versus after supervised resistance training in healthy older adults. Research in Sports Medicine, 22(1):61-74.
Kobsar, D., Olson, C., Paranjape, R., Hadjistavropoulos, T., & Barden, J. M. (2014). Evaluation of age-related differences in the stride-to-stride fluctuations, regularity and symmetry of gait using a waist-mounted tri-axial accelerometer. Gait & Posture,39, 553-557. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.09.008
Kobsar, D., Olson, C., Paranjape, R. & Barden, J.M. (2014). The validity of gait variability and fractal dynamics obtained from a single, body-fixed tri-axial accelerometer. Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 30 (2), 343-347.
Hadjistavropoulos, T., Carleton, R.N., Delbaere, K., Barden, J., Z, Zwakhalen, S., Fitzgerald, B., Ghandehari, O.O., & Hadjistavropoulos, H. (2012). The relationship of fear of falling and balance confidence with balance and dual tasking performance. Psychology and Aging, 27, 1-13. doi: 10.1037/a0024054
McLeod K.M., Johnson S.J., Rasali, D., Verma, A. (2015). Discriminatory performance of the calcaneal quantitative ultrasound and Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool to select older women for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Journal of Clinical Densitometry, (in press).
For more information, contact cluster leader Dr. John Barden at John.Barden@uregina.ca
Do you know an individual/organization offering innovative health or wellness services for older adults in Regina?
Applications open for the CAH Innovation in Health & Wellness Award until Oct. 15, 2024!
For the online form or more info, visit:
http://research.uregina.ca/cah/about-cah/innovation-in-health-wellness-award/
Nominations are open until October 15 for the U of R’s Centre on Aging and Health (CAH) Award for Innovation in Health and Wellness.
For detailed information on eligibility and adjudication criteria, and the online nomination form, visit: https://research.uregina.ca/cah/about-cah/innovation-in-health-wellness-award/
The award recognizes Regina-based individuals, groups, or organizations who have introduced innovations or innovative approaches to health or wellness services or service provision, or who have conducted field research to evaluate programs or services for older adults.
Do you know an exceptional researcher who has made significant contributions to health research in Saskatchewan? Now's your chance to recognize their hard work and dedication!
📅 Deadline: October 10, 2024
Submit your nomination:
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Learn more during our September 18th Evening of Education:
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Calling all Early Birds! 🐦 Register for the AGE-WELL Annual Conference! Don't miss out on early bird rates - available until Sept 6! Here's the scoop:
📅 Oct 23-24
📍 Edmonton
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Last month, #UofRegina's @DrThomasHadjist was honoured with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. 🏅
Congratulations to Dr. Hadjistavropoulos on his internationally recognized work as a psychologist, researcher, academic, and mentor-- and on this amazing achievement!
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