Alzheimer Society of Canada Doctoral Fellowship
- Major National Awards (Lab Trainees)
- 2018
- Natasha Gallant
The U of R's Centre on Aging and Health will host, "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?" for Brain Awareness Week on Thurs March 19 at 6:30pm!
Screening of documentary-style segments on dementia and innovations in long-term care, followed by a panel discussion with Q & A.
So wonderful to have had a full house during this year's distinguished lecture with Dr. Sally Chivers (Don't Panic: It's just Aging!). @UofRegina
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for the 2025-2026 Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging" with Dr. Sally Chivers of Trent University!
TOMORROW - Thurs. March 5 at 6:30pm!
The 2025-26 CAH Distinguished Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." with speaker Dr. Sally Chivers (Trent University).
U of R Education Auditorium. Open to the Public. Free admission. Free parking after 5pm in surface Public, M & Z lots.
Thank you to @SCPOR_SK for feature our work with doctoral student Vivian Tran in their latest newsletter. @brachaniec_mary
We just published an item response theory analysis of the Geriatric Pain Measure (GPM-24) with a North American sample. Although this unique multi-dimensional tool was specifically designed for older adults, psychometric studies have been limited. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526590026000519
Can We Prevent Dementia? Science Says Yes
1. Cognitive reserve protects your brain by reducing blood vessel damage, lowering chronic inflammation, and keeping senses sharp.
2. Mental, physical, and social activity strengthen this reserve and build resilience.
3. Hearing
