Category: Research
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Empowering Tomorrow’s Dementia Supporters, Today
Today’s youth will be tomorrow’s care partners, healthcare professionals and community advocates. By 2050, Canadians will dedicate an estimated 1.4 billion hours each year,…
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A Care Partner’s Guide to Medication Management
As we age, managing a growing list of medications can shift from a daily routine to a source of stress. While the medications are…
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Why Your Approach to Care Matters
For a long time, the standard in long-term care (LTC) homes was rotating team member assignments and a task-based, medical-model approach to care. While…
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Breaking barriers: RIA’s inclusive approach to dementia research
Dementia does not discriminate; it affects people of all cultures and backgrounds. What varies among ethno-racial communities is how dementia is viewed and understood,…
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Creating Space for Spirituality in Long-Term Care
As we age, the conversation around care often centres around our physical health. But one important element is often overlooked–spirituality. There are many ways…
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Advancing Research and Care for Unexplained Falls
To better understand unexplained falls and their impact, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) recently brought together 32 experts from across Canada.
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Q&A with Lora: Standing strong against falls and fractures
In recognition of Osteoporosis Awareness Month and Fall Prevention Month, we’re focusing on maintaining a safe and healthy lifestyle for older adults. Lora Giangregorio,…
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The Role of Spiritual Care in Enhancing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care
People are spiritual for many reasons, but in general, spirituality can help us find meaning, purpose, and connection. It is a unique experience and…
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Five foods for healthy aging
Most older adults are not consuming enough key nutrients to stay healthy. The best way to get the nutrients our bodies need is through…
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Partnering with Ethno-Racial Communities in Dementia Research
The lived experiences of people with dementia from ethno-racial communities are shaped by many factors – identity, culture, the barriers and opportunities people face,…