Welcome to the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging
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.
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Upcoming Events
Jan 25
We are offering our LDJ train-the-trainer course virtually!
May 26
Walk with Me 2022 will provide the forum we all need to reconnect, reimagine and recommit to changing the culture of aging in Canada. Now is the time to share innovative and creative solutions to help us move forward.
RIA Highlights
The COVID-19 pandemic forced many to face the long-standing challenges in Ontario’s long-term care system and highlighted how essential our work is. Now is the time to redouble our efforts.
We are saddened to hear that Safieddin (Ali) Safavi-Naeini, RIA research scientist and Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, has passed away.
The RIA and the Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team are pleased to announce the renewal of Schlegel Research Chair Dr. Linda Lee as chair in primary care for elders.
