Research

A timely defense against COVID-19

Navigating through the seemingly endless challenges presented by COVID-19, studies like COVID in LTC are paving the way for a more informed approach for older adults in senior living settings. Co-led by Andrew Costa, Schlegel Research Chair in Clinical Epidemiology...

Announcing One Day: Person-Centred Culture, Making a Difference Every Day

One day in a resident’s life. One day, we will all be older. One day, a person-centred approach will be how older adults everywhere are cared for. Each of these statements inspired the newly developed One Day virtual workshop, an instructor-led eight-hour training...

Dr. Sophiya Benjamin appointed as Schlegel Chair in Mental Health and Aging

We are pleased to announce Dr. Sophiya Benjamin as the Schlegel Chair in Mental Health and Aging at McMaster University and the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA). This appointment comes as a recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fields of...

Boosting well-being through arts and creativity

The power of arts and creativity to enhance the lives of older adults is invaluable. From gardening to listening to music, everyone can enjoy the benefits of creativity. We sat down with Kate Dupuis, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts & Aging, to discuss how...

Q&A with Jane Kuepfer: Nurturing your spiritual life to help age well

Jane Kuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging, has always been deeply fascinated by the wisdom that is cultivated through years of living, and the way people navigate and become inspired by the experiences of life. We asked her some questions about what...

Creating comfort and belonging for people living with dementia

Creating a comfortable environment for people living with dementia is crucial for their wellbeing. Whether you have been diagnosed yourself, or care for someone living with dementia, there are simple things you can do to make home welcoming and calming. We spoke with...

Improving life at work for healthcare providers

Seven in 10 healthcare providers (HCP) reported worsening mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Statistics Canada. While much of the general population has struggled with mental health concerns over the past few years, HCP have faced particular...

MINT Memory Clinics Show Health System Savings of $51,500 Per Patient and Improved Quality of Life for Persons Living with Dementia

Waterloo, Ont. – A new study exploring the cost-effectiveness analysis of MINT Memory Clinics found net cost savings of $51,500 per patient as compared to those in Ontario without the service, with improvement in quality of life for those living with dementia. The...

Empowering older adults: The importance of drug safety education

As we get older, our bodies change, including our response to medications and how we handle them. Dr. Joanne Ho, Schlegel Chair in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, associate professor at McMaster University, geriatrician and clinical pharmacologist, is committed to helping...

10th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality to Explore Challenges and Choices in Later Life

2023 marks the year of the 10th International Conference on Ageing and Spirituality. The conference has taken place every two years since 2000 and brings people together from all over the world to share knowledge of spirituality and aging: expert researchers and...

Strategies to boost fluid intake and avoid dehydration

It’s important to drink enough fluids for more reasons than you might realize. Water is needed for many things in your body, including digesting food, controlling body temperature, and healing wounds. When you don’t drink enough water, it can cause you to feel weak,...

RIA Research Scientist wins NASA poster competition

The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging’s (RIA) newest Research Scientist and postdoctoral fellow at the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Health, Carmelo Mastrandrea, recently won the poster competition at the NASA Human Research Program Investigators’...

Q&A with Richard Hughson: Expert insights on how to keep your heart healthy

February is Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health and the impact of heart disease on 2.6 million people in Canada. Despite the significant progress made in the field of heart health, heart disease remains one of...

Research Break: 3rd Dose and COVID-19 Immune Response in Long-Term Care

Research break is a series of short webinars to share timely and evolving research with those working in the senior living sector, older adults, care partners, and the general public. In the 3rd Dose and COVID-19 Immune Response in Long-Term Care webinar, Andrew...

Research Break: Strategies to improve hydration in older adults

Research break is a series of short webinars to share timely and evolving research with those working in the senior living sector, older adults, care partners, and the general public. Watch the recording of Research Break: Strategies to improve hydration below. All of...

Empowering people to live well with dementia

Research shows that when a dementia diagnosis is made, most people feel overwhelmed and they don’t get the support, resources and help they need. Forward with Dementia is a website created to improve the experience and care for people living with dementia and their...

Together we can help

Today is Giving Tuesday, the world’s largest generosity movement. What started in 2012 (2013 in Canada) as a simple idea, has grown into a global movement and inspires millions of people to give, collaborate and get involved each year. Everyone has something to give...

RIA celebrates Veronique Boscart’s research and impact as a Schlegel Research Chair

The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) announces a change in Research Chairs as Veronique Boscart concludes her role following two successful, five-year terms as CIHR/Schlegel Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Seniors Care (IRCC). Boscart joined...

New funding supports arts and aging research for care partners

Sheridan College has been awarded a new College and Community Social Innovation Fund (CCSIF) grants from the Natural Sciences Engineering and Research Council of Canada (NSERC) that will address support for long-term care team members. Kate Dupuis, Schlegel Innovation...

The choices that can enhance the mealtime experience

When she considers the concepts behind the CHOICE+ dining initiative to enhance the mealtime experience for residents in long-term care or retirement settings, Susan Ross says much of it seems to be simple, common sense. Yet in so many environments, practices are...