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APPTA Policy Rounds: Accessible and effortless monitoring of chronic respiratory diseases in older adults: A data-driven approach for timely interventions

Date: March 27, 2024 at 1:00-1:30 pm ET Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CQEwuxlPSE2i7l9CQ9vPsw Speaker: Sejal Bhalla, Ph.D. student, Computational Health and Interaction Lab (CHAL), Department of Computer Science, University of Toronto Description:  Timely diagnosis and remote disease monitoring have proven instrumental in improving outcomes for patients grappling with chronic respiratory diseases. However, despite the advances in digital […]

APPTA Policy Rounds – Wheelchair skills assessment and training: from research evidence to clinical practice

Date: February 28, 2024 at 1:00-1:30 pm ET Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iWoo05WIQP6ufFCTyldeKQ Speaker: Dr. R. Lee Kirby, MD, FRCPC, Professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University Description:  In our upcoming webinar, learn and discover more about the Wheelchair Skills Program (WSP), an online resource offering free, evidence-based assessment and training for […]

APPTA Policy Rounds: Using Geographic Data for Policy Planning and Program Development in Canadian Communities Facing Accelerated Aging

Date: February 21, 2024 at 1:00-1:30 pm ET Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_owFwrmAiRPCItoBRjHtluA Speaker: Dr. Catherine Bigonnesse, PhD, Canada Research Chair in Healthy Aging, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of New Brunswick Description:  An aging population is a very complex phenomenon that affects many sectors of our society simultaneously. However, policies on aging are often […]

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