Events
Doors Open Waterloo Region
The RIA is participating in Doors Open Waterloo Region, a day of discovery featuring 27 local destinations including noteworthy buildings, interesting places and heritage site. Step inside our state-of-the-art facility for an interactive, hands-on look at how local research is transforming what it means to age well.
Learn moreSilver Screamers Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a special community screening of Silver Screamers, an inspiring documentary that proves creativity has no age limit. The film follows a group of older adults as they take on every aspect of making a horror movie—from set design and special-effects, makeup to acting, production, and editing.
Learn moreGuided Public Tour at the RIA
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.
Learn moreLIVING the Dementia Journey Workshop
LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia.
Learn moreTrain the Trainer: LIVING the Dementia Journey Workshop
Train the Trainer gives participants the tools to deliver the LIVING the Dementia Journey program within their organization to colleagues, volunteers and others who support people living with dementia.
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