News & updates
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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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World Brain Day – How to Keep Your Spark
World Brain Day, held on July 22, serves as a moment to deepen our collective understanding of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia.…
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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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Stay Active and Connected This Seniors Month
Who says you can’t stay active as you get older? After all, age is just a number. June is Seniors Month, a time to…
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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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The Right Dose at the Right Time
The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging seeks solutions for medication management challenges faced by older adults at home.
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Mental Health Matters As We Age
Mental health affects us all, yet many older adults are reluctant to speak out. This is often due to generational stigma or the misconception…
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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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Strengthening the Future of Aging: Introducing Our Three Key Impact Areas
At the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA), our mission has always been to enhance the quality of life and care for older adults…