Cluster Leader: Musculoskeletal Health and Mobility
Research Interests: Use of proprioceptive feedback to control joint interaction torques in multijoint movement, adaptation of neuromuscular control mechanisms to microgravity environments, role of proprioceptive feedback in maintaining joint stability, role of central pattern generators in cyclic upper limb movements, applications of non-linear dynamics systems to the neural control of movement, the impact of deficient proprioception on joint stability and postural control mechanisms in the aging population, the impact of deficient postural control on gait and obstacle avoidance in patients with Parkinson’s disease and the effect of age and osteoarthritis on knee proprioception.
Clinical Interests: improved neuromuscular control through increased physical activity for elderly subjects, rehabilitation programs for patients with shoulder instability.
Cluster Leader: Biological Basis of Age-Related Brain Disorders
Research Interests: Dr. Buttigieg’s area of interest is centered on better understanding the pathophysiology associated with diseases such as dementia (e.g. Alzheimer’s), autoimmune diseases (e.g. Multiple Sclerosis), and injury (e.g. stroke or spinal cord injury). Using pharmacological interventions, the aim of Dr. Buttigieg’s research is to mitigate the severity of damage to the CNS. However, once injury has occurred, to use stem cell intervention to reduce or reverse injury and tissue damage.
Research Interests: Exercise, Nutrition, and Aging
Research Interests: Attention; cardiac rehabilitation; executive functioning; physical activity.
Clinical Interests: Psychological performance in sport and exercise, goal setting.
Research Interests:
(1) The influence of psychosocial factors (e.g., ageism, social support, emotions) in the experience of chronic diseases among older persons; (2) The role of adversity & resilience in the aging process; and (3) Development of policy recommendations aimed at improving the lived experiences of aging populations.
Research Interests: Leisure and aging, leisure and chronic conditions, leisure and dementia, the lived experience of dementia, leisure and retirement, Therapeutic Recreation in Long-Term Care, and qualitative methodologies.
Cluster Leader: Aging and Women’s Health
Research Interests: The role of ovarian hormones in the etiology of perimenopausal depression, cardiovascular effects of perimenopausal hormone changes, mechanisms linking hot flashes and increased cardiovascular disease risk
Cluster Leader: Pain in Old Age
Research Interests: Pain assessment, dementia, gerontology, ethics and standards of professional practice, clinical psychology, and health psychology.
Clinical Interests: Adult Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Adult Psychological Assessment.
Research Interests: Neurorehabilitation, stroke, brain injury, motor learning, motor control.
Clinical Interests: Community exercise and rehabilitation programming.
Research Interests: My primary research interests focus on the role of cultural connectedness for Indigenous peoples’ mental health and holistic wellness. My research projects use innovative blends of quantitative, qualitative, and Indigenous methodologies to increase the relevance of my research for Indigenous communities. I specialize in conducting strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches to community-based participatory research, and decolonized nature-based psychotherapy with Indigenous peoples.
Clinical Interests: Culturally-specific psychotherapy with Indigenous populations.
Research Interests: Physiological issues related to chronic disease, illness and exercise as they relate to aging, mild traumatic brain injury, and PTSD.
Research Interests: Community-dwelling older adults, phone programs, mood and loneliness, 100-year-olds, patient-oriented research, unique knowledge dissemination methods.
Research Interests: LGBTQ+ and aging; transnational migration and aging.
Research Interests: Healthy aging in place, Older adults quality of life, Black older adults social connectedness, Racialized older adults social connectedness, Cohousing community and older adults quality of life.
Research Interests: Rurality, access barriers to healthcare, transitions to illness & disease management in rural areas, Parkinson’s disease, newcomer health and wellness in rural areas.
Research Interests: Narrative inquiry, aging, community, lived experience of disability.
Aging Studies Program Coordinator
Research Interests: long-term care, dementia care, palliative and end-of-life care, advanced practice nursing
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:
7 pm - 8:30 pm over Zoom
See our Programs and Events page to register: https://alzheimer.ca/sk/en/whats-happening/programs-events
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
🤝 Meet & share ideas with leaders in Canada’s #AgeTech sector!
🔗 https://agewell-nce.ca/conference #AGEWELL2024
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!
Learn more…