This issue contains stories about: The 51st Annual Scientific Meeting for the Canadian Association of Gerontology (CAG) hosted in Regina October 20-22, 2022, CAH researchers involved with new EPIC-AT national training platform for accelerating digital health solutions for older adults, the CAH administrator position, Louise Castillo’s research on apps for family members caring for people living with dementia, and changes to the CAH Innovation in Healthcare Delivery Award.
The CAH Newsletter features stories and updates on member research and awards, CAH events, graduate education, and a variety of other topics related to aging and health research.
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📢 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.…
Apply now for AGE-WELL's Emerging Entrepreneur Award! This $50K award supports the development of emerging entrepreneurs to grow a start-up with potential social & economic impact in Canada. 📈💡 Applications due July 30. Learn more & apply now at: https://agewell-nce.ca/training/emerging-entrepreneur-award
We will present results of our Healthy Seniors Pilot Project on Thurs, June 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and discuss how different stakeholders can work together to help ensure older adults get adequate immunization coverage. Registration link: https://ow.ly/lSnP50Wala7 @GovCanHealth
Congratulations to the CLSA Catalyst Grant recipients!
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/yh4axrue
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Betty Havens Prize for Knowledge Mobilization in Aging!
Recognizing outstanding KM efforts that have made a difference in the lives of older adults at the local or regional level.
Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/2naxxdt8
#KnowledgeMobilization
📅Mark your calendars! Join us on June 24 for a webinar on exploring what #accessibility means in the context of #AgeTech. Learn about the intersecting barriers that contribute to digital exclusion & strategies to improve accessibility. Register today: https://shorturl.at/cqscR
