The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice. We connect research to the real world and tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population. Our innovative approach to research is helping to change the way we age in Canada.
Areas of Expertise
The RIA is recognized as making significant impacts in the following key areas:
We connect research
to the real world.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday April 17, 2024
1-2:30 p.m. EDT
The Culture Change ECHO will provide a platform for partners to share creative solutions, strategies, and resources that promote a social model of living within senior care settings.
Thursday December 14 - Thursday May 9, 2024
Encore Webinars: Spirituality & Aging are an opportunity to connect with an international community sharing research and practice.
Wednesday May 15, 2024
10 a.m. EDT
Take a guided, in-person tour of the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and learn about the work we are doing to tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population.
Recent News
Empowered aging: A guide to advance care planning
Making future health-care decisions can be challenging, but with the right information and guidance, it can lead to care that honours your wishes...
Trailblazers Changing the Culture of Aging to be Recognized at the Walk with Me Conference
The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and Capital Care are proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Trailblazer Awards.
Bringing culture to the table
The food we eat is often tied to our culture or where we come from. If our meals don’t match the smells and tastes we know and love, we might not...
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