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Welcome to the RIA

We are a charitable foundation dedicated to enhancing care and quality of life for older adults. We drive innovation to tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population.

Linda's Story

30 years ago, I became aware of the magnitude of suffering endured by older adults experiencing memory loss and I started the idea of Memory Clinics. Today, we have over 100 Memory...

RIA Highlights

RIA contributing to national leadership course

The RIA is sharing lessons learned and expertise about shifting organizational culture in an online course offered by HealthCareCAN, Canada’s national association of health organizations.

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Read the latest news about research and activities happening at the RIA.

Sharing knowledge to improve exercise opportunities for people living with dementia

Stakeholders came together to talk about ways to provide dementia-friendly exercise at a Think Tank hosted by the RIA.

Resources

The RIA develops and shares resources, services, education and training to support enhanced quality of life and care for older adults.

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By Us For Us Guides

CHOICE+ Modules

LIVING the Dementia Journey

Excellence in Resident-Centred Care (ERCC)

Latest News

Retired astronaut Chris Hadfield with RIA's Richard Hughson and Village at University Gates residents Phil and George

Aging in Space event profiles Canadian research on the International Space Station

Retired Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Chris Hadfield joined RIA's Rich Hughson to showcase research that CSA astronaut David Saint-Jacques has participated in for Hughson’s Vascular Echo project.

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