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.

The Schlegel family presents a $6 Million dollar to Josie d'Avernas

Schlegel family donates $6M to drive innovative research in healthy aging

The Schlegel family, long-standing residents of the Waterloo region and dedicated philanthropists, have made a $6M donation to the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA).

Sep 21

LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia.

Sep 24

Join us virtually on Friday September 24, 2021 as we celebrate Arts and Aging Day Canada – a day devoted to highlighting arts-based activities for older adults across the sector.

RIA Highlights

We are proud to present the 2020 RIA Annual Report: New Challenges, New Opportunities, now available online. Learn how we’re making a difference.

Long-term care (LTC) homes can now enroll for tuition and backfill pay for team members to complete the LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) program through the PSW Education Fund.

The RIA congratulates Schlegel Research Chairs Heather Keller and Veronique Boscart for their appointment to the National Long-Term Care (LTC) Service Standards Technical Committee.

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

A selection of BUFU guides fanned on a table

RIA makes a difference

Making new old friends leads to more compassionate care for seniors

When you teach, your student will know or learn something. But what they experience becomes something they feel. That was the inspiration behind the Make A New Old Friend program.

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.

Latest News

Schlegel family donates $6M to drive innovative research in healthy aging

Upcoming Events

LIVING the Dementia Journey: Overview Workshop

Arts and Aging Day Canada 2021

RIA Highlights

Now available online: RIA Annual Report 2020

LIVING the Dementia Journey program added to PSW Fund education offerings

Schlegel Research Chairs join National Long-Term Care Service Standards Technical Committee

Resources

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

By Us For Us Guides

CHOICE+ Modules

LIVING the Dementia Journey

Excellence in Resident-Centred Care (ERCC)

RIA makes a difference

Making new old friends leads to more compassionate care for seniors

When you teach, your student will know or learn something. But what they experience becomes something they feel. That was the inspiration behind the Make A New Old Friend program.