CAH Director Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos was awarded a three-year operating grants from The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This grant, worth over $300,000, will be used to develop an automated pain-detection and monitoring system, which will help researchers better understand pain in older adults with dementia.
The research is a collaborative effort of researchers from across Canada, including Dr. Alex Mihailidis and Babak Taati of the University of Toronto and Dr. Kenneth Prkachin of the University of Northern British Columbia. The team will be in Regina later this month to start collecting data with a series of cameras that will allow the team to better evaluate facial pain expressions.
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.
Services may be related to healthcare, mental health, exercise, nutrition, social participation and inclusion, and/or community support.
The award will be presented during a public Centre on Aging and Health event, such as the CAH's annual Distinguished Lecture.
Are you a family member or friend providing care support to a long-term care resident? Researchers @UofRegina are testing a 1-session online program to support caregivers’ mental health. Participants can earn up to $75. Learn more & join!
Congratulations to @DrThomasHadjist (#URegina Psychology, @UofRAgingCentre) on being named a Fellow of the @src_rsc’s Class of 2025! 🎉
His pioneering research has transformed how pain is assessed in older adults with #dementia and has advanced understanding of pain.
#GoFarUofR
Congratulations to @DrThomasHadjist on becoming a fellow with the Royal Society of Canada. 🎉
CAH Director Thomas Hadjistavropoulos's TEDx talk is now available on YouTube!
Can Social Media Help Improve Dementia Care? | Thomas Hadjistavropoulos ... via @YouTube
📢 Participants Wanted for a Research Study
“Operationalizing and Enhancing Digital Literacy among Older Adults”
The Centre for Studies in Aging and Health is looking for volunteers to complete a short survey exploring people’s understanding of digital literacy for older adults.…
