Category: Media
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Leading-Edge Falls and Syncope Research Lab to Launch at the RIA
A bad fall can change an older adult’s life in an instant. Beyond the physical injury, a fall can stop you from doing activities…
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The Art of Aging Well: Better Health Through Arts and Creativity
When we think about healthy aging, we often focus on our physical health: eating well, staying active, and keeping up with medical care. But…
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TD Bank Group Donates $100,000 to Support Aging Research
TD Bank Group has made a generous $100,000 donation to the RIA to help people age well. From fall prevention and dementia care to…
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Beyond Translation: Dementia Care Across Cultures
June is Seniors Month, an opportunity to recognize the experiences and contributions of older adults across Canada. It is also a reminder that aging…
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Lowering the Bar on Antipsychotics Won’t Fix Dementia Care—Changing Our Approach Will
By Dr. Allen Power, Schlegel Chair in Aging and Dementia Innovation Recent calls to relax antipsychotic reduction targets in senior living should concern all…
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RIA Appoints New Schlegel Research Chairs Focused on Medication Management and Mobility
Waterloo, Ontario (May 26, 2026) – Finding and maintaining our independence as we age is often a balance between the right medications and the…
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Opinion: Canada Needs More Research on Aging, Nutrition, and Well-Being in LTC
As Canada’s population of older adults continues to grow, a significant number are living in long-term care (LTC) homes. Yet, despite the increasing demand…
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Heather Keller awarded nearly $1m in funding to improve the quality of life for older adults
We are pleased to announce that Heather Keller, Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition and Aging, has been selected to join the Lancet Commission on…
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RIA Research Chair Joins Prestigious Lancet Commission
We are pleased to announce that Heather Keller, Schlegel Research Chair in Nutrition and Aging, has been selected to join the Lancet Commission on…
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Bed Rest Proven to Negatively Affect Aging and Cardiovascular Health
Findings show the effects of bed rest can be similar in magnitude to decades of aging.
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