Mobility

Breaking down barriers to exercise with DICE

Imagine going to a new gym to take an exercise class, but you don’t know where to go once you step in the front door. There are no signs to direct you, or available staff to assist. Once you finally find the room, the music is a little too loud and you...

Minimizing injuries from the ground up

One-third of older Canadians fall each year, and most of them fall more than once. How they land could mean the difference between a broken hip or a few bumps and scrapes. When a fall leads to a fracture or other serious injury, it can be life-changing. While there...

New research funding explores bone health and fracture prevention in older men

It is a myth that osteoporosis is a women’s disease. Over one-third of osteoporosis-related fractures happen in men, and the large majority don’t receive proper screening and treatment. Newly funded research from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research will explore...

Improving health and fitness at home

For almost a year and a half, we’ve been forced to adapt our exercise routines for home environments. Many people have signed up for virtual classes or worked with a fitness professional over a video call. Virtual exercise has several advantages, but is it feasible...

The effects of inactivity on earth and in space

When older adults experience long stretches of inactivity such as bed rest, the lack of use causes parts of the body to experience deconditioning. The heart, bones and muscles can all experience a decrease in function, which can lead to stiffening in the arteries and...

Just released: Canada’s 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults

Canada’s first 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults were released today and include information specific to those aged 65 and over. Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging Lora Giangregorio contributed to the development of these exciting new resources....

Improving care, staff retention in long-term care

The Ontario Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care (Ontario CLRI) at the RIA is helping the long-term care sector in Ontario deliver high-quality, person-centred care and improve staff retention through training funded by the Ontario Ministry...