This issue contains stories about: Dominic Carter’s 2024-25 CAH Distinguished Public Lecture, CAH Member Dr. Vivian Puplampu’s CIHR Institute of Aging funded project, the CAH Director’s recent TEDx Talk about pain and dementia, our 2025 Brain Awareness Week film screening of ‘Robot and Frank’, CAH Member Dr. Rebecca Genoe’s research on the impact of COVID-19 on therapeutic recreation in long-term care, and this year’s winner of the CAH Award for Innovation in Health and Wellness, Neale Partington.
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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A bold vision for the decade ahead.
'Together, We Serve' comes to life in this 3 min. video, featuring voices from across our campus community. Hear how we are advancing learning, discovery, community, reconciliation & innovation.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f1lvxy
#GoFarUofR
Do you support a family member or friend in long-term care? Researchers at the University of Regina are recruiting caregivers for a study on a single-session, online program to support well-being. Follow this link to participate: https://uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rdshQCOjY9uBcG
The CAH 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University, is now available on our YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/rlf6kdKWszk
Our screening & panel discussion last night had an engaged audience as panelists discussed dementia care, opportunities & challenges.
Thanks to panelists @AlzheimerSK CEO Kaleta Strain, Santa Maria Exec Dir Kelly Chessie, and caregiver Don Ross for their time & valuable insights
Over 100 people attended the @UofRAgingCentre panel discussion on whether Canada can do better with dementia care. Thanks to the panelists Strain, Kelly Chessie and Don Ross.
TOMORROW!
Join us for "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?", a public screening of documentary-style news segments on dementia and innovations long-term care, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A.
Thurs., March 19, 2026
6:30pm
Education Auditorium
Main U of R Campus
