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SUMMARY:AGE-WELL & APPTA policy Rounds - Preventing Caregiver Stress and Burn Out: CareLink Advantage Can Help!
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gord Turner\, Vice President of Sales and Operations for CareLink Advantage and Helpline \nDescription:  Caregiving is hard.  And most caregivers have no background or training prior to being thrust into the role.  Educating family about their loved ones condition and attending support group talks certainly help…but it does not change the enormity of their task\, it also does not prevent caregiver burnout.  And when burnout happens their loved one is moved out of the home that they so desperately want to stay in.  CareLink Advantage is a practical tool that allows the caregiver to do their job better and more easily.  It reduces stress and burnout.  It keeps the senior safer…and in their home where they want to be.  No one should ever have to go to bed wondering if their loved one is safe…or wandering out lost somewhere…or lying on the floor.  With CareLink Advantage no one has to worry!  CareLink Advantage is 100% covered in some provinces/care plans. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-F9k4FleTbC3541i5ZlCYw
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/age-well-appta-policy-rounds-preventing-caregiver-stress-and-burn-out-carelink-advantage-can-help/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230227T143000
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SUMMARY:AGE-WELL & APPTA Policy Rounds - Pain in Long-Term Care Settings: Applications of mHealth Technology and Policy Implications
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Vivian Tran\, AGE-WELL HQP\, Ph.D. Student\, Department of Psychology\, University of Regina \nDescription: Although mHealth technologies are widely accessible\, there is limited uptake in healthcare settings. Preventable health conditions\, such as pain\, have long-term implications at the individual\, system\, and economic levels. The presentation will focus on new mHealth technology\, such as the PACSLAC-II app\, to assist in the early detection of pain. Key policy recommendations including regulatory frameworks and infrastructure considerations will be discussed. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AimwOa3oR-mGD7oCYSqiVw
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/age-well-appta-policy-rounds-pain-in-long-term-care-settings-applications-of-mhealth-technology-and-policy-implications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20230106T193831Z
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UID:4120-1675170000-1675171800@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Policy Rounds Series - Concordance of Frailty among Community-Dwelling Older Couples: An Administrative Health Data Study
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Sandra Magalhaes\, Research Associate\, New Brunswick Institute for Research\, Data and Training (NB-IRDT)\, University of New Brunswick \nDescription: Frailty is a negative outcome associated with aging. For older couples\, the presence of frailty in one partner increases the risk of frailty in the other\, which has important implications for supporting community-dwelling older couples (CDOC) to reduce negative outcomes associated with frailty. From over 37\,000 CDOC we found that in 10% both members were hospitalized; 80% were low/no frailty risk and 2% as high/intermediate risk. Males were\, on average\, older than females in each frailty category. Due to the high proportion of CDOC with no/low risk\, we observed a small but positive association between continuous frailty risk scores. Whereas\, for frailty risk categories we found a 23% increased prevalence of high/intermediate frailty when their partner had a high/intermediate frailty. While frailty risk was not prevalent in our large population-based sample\, when CDOC are identified as having an intermediate or high risk of frailty\, their partners are also more likely to have high or intermediate frailty. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HNJg3cmhSwG1CXN-biRPfA
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-series-concordance-of-frailty-among-community-dwelling-older-couples-an-administrative-health-data-study/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
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SUMMARY:Policy Rounds Webinar - Is innovation in the details: What have we learned from the Band-Frail Project
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Martin Sénéchal\, Associate Professor\, Faculty of Kinesiology\, University of New Brunswick \nDescription: The Band-Frail program incorporates exercise and education components for older adults living with both frailty and type 2 diabetes. We expect our participants will have improved physical function as well as glycemic (blood sugar) control following the program. In addition\, we expect the program to be cost effective and to have a long-term impact on other health outcomes\, including duration of hospitalization and number of hospital admissions. Some of the health outcomes our group is interested in including physical function\, glycemic control\, nutrition and quality of life. Additionally\, we are performing a cost-benefit analysis of the program\, in order to determine possible long-term cost savings for the province. Finally\, we will track participants’ results after 5 years and 10 years\, so we can assess the impact of the program on long-term health outcomes. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5iCIqibnSpyQxrt4K__OFQ     
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-webinar-is-innovation-in-the-details-what-have-we-learned-from-the-band-frail-project/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221005T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220829T173437Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Round Series - Applying Rehabilitation Strategies to Population Health: Use of Technology to Support Self-Managment & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:Description: As people age and chronic conditions become more common\, rehabilitation strategies can be used to support function and mobility\, both to encourage self-management and prevent functional decline. Challenges associated with knowledge translation and health human resources in rehabilitation can create barriers to apply such strategies within existing health service systems. Technological innovations\, such as apps\, may be considered one strategy to support people to adopt rehabilitation strategies using a population-based approach. This webinar will discuss a project that has evolved from initial app development conceptualized to be applied by rehabilitation professionals in primary care\, to a population-based application. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OdDtWyI7SC2KJGQsKnc-TA
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-round-series-applying-rehabilitation-strategies-to-population-health-use-of-technology-to-support-self-managment-prevention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220614T225822Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Round Webinar - A digital health tool for integrated care: interRAI Check Up Self-report
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Melissa Northwood\, Assistant Professor\, School of Nursing\, Faculty of Health Sciences\, McMaster University \nDescription: Older adults and caregivers face challenges with fragmentation in the health and social care systems. Digital health tools can provide older adults and care providers with information\, thus improving communication and care delivery. The interRAI Check Up is a self-report tool that obtains a person’s perspective on their health and well-being. When shared across electronic health records\, it lets older adults\, caregivers\, and health and social care providers share health information and create a shared care plan. In a series of studies\, Dr. Northwood and a team of researchers evaluated the implementation of the interRAI Check Up in community support services\, specialized geriatric services\, and primary care. This webinar will share the lessons learned in these studies and policy implications for health information management. \nDate: July 26\, 2022 at 1:00 pm ET \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sFId1-YSRqGWYNvDn3VvgQ
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-round-webinar-a-digital-health-tool-for-integrated-care-interrai-check-up-self-report/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220629T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220520T202145Z
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UID:3753-1656507600-1656511200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:AGE-WELL & APPTA policy Rounds: The data scarcity problem in understanding older adult mobility
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Zheng Rong\, Professor\, Faculty of Engineering\, McMaster University \nDescription: Despite the significant advance of AI in computer vision and natural language processing\, developing wearable-based solutions to monitoring and characterizing older adult mobility still faces significant challenges due to the lack of quality data from older populations. In this talk\, we first present a case study on in-hospital patients to illustrate the extent of the problem\, and then discuss our current efforts toward mitigating the data scarcity problem and possible policy implications. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fzM66AvJReuM8gLBUsoD4g
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/age-well-appta-policy-rounds-the-data-scarcity-problem-in-understanding-older-adult-mobility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220602T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220518T194059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T194410Z
UID:3742-1654174800-1654176600@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Policy Rounds Series: Personal Assistance Robots - Will they improve the lives of aging adults?
DESCRIPTION:Description: While robots have worked in factories for many years\, they have yet to make an impact on our personal lives. The only exception is the over 10 million robotic vacuums\, such as the Roomba\, that are now helping people keep their homes clean. Are they only the beginning of a personal robot revolution? Based on large investments in robotics by companies such as Amazon\, Toyota and Hyundai and the thousands of people developing robots all over the world\, many people think the answer is “Yes!”. Even with that positive assessment\, the future of personal robots\, particularly robots for physically assisting aging adults\, is unclear. What should they look like? How smart should they be? What tasks should they perform? Can they be both strong and safe? How much will they cost? Will people accept them into their homes? The answers to these questions\, along with the most promising robotic technologies for physically assisting people\, will be discussed in this thought-provoking talk. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EW7v2JRrQ_OzhT_8WYCBZw
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-series-personal-assistance-robots-will-they-improve-the-lives-of-aging-adults/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220428T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220419T152242Z
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SUMMARY:AGE-WELL & APPTA policy Rounds: Community Based Digital Literacy – Meeting the Needs and Wants of Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Tara La Rose\, Associate Professor\, School of Social Work\, McMaster University \nDigital technology holds the potential to enhance accessibility\, improve social mobility and foster connection.  For older adults\, these positive potentials may be complicated by limited digital literacy and a lack of access to technologies.  Older adults require support to enhance access and attention to the diversity existing within Canada’s aging population. In this session we will discuss the preliminary findings from three studies\, which suggest the importance of regional/context specific programs for improving digital literacy and technological engagement if older adults are to reap the social rewards of digital technology. \nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cxYBZ54hQ6aomuBnF4Sf8g
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/age-well-appta-policy-rounds-community-based-digital-literacy-meeting-the-needs-and-wants-of-older-adults/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220202T195109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T195109Z
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SUMMARY:Policy Rounds: CFN’s Frailty Outcomes Consensus (FOCUS) Project: Study findings and potential applications
DESCRIPTION:CFN’s Frailty Outcomes Consensus (FOCUS) Project: Study findings and potential applications \nDate: March 9\, 2022 at 2:00 pm AT/1:00 pm ET \nDescription: In July 2019\, CFN launched the Frailty Outcomes Consensus (FOCUS) Project. The FOCUS Project brought together frailty researchers\, clinicians\, and administrators\, as well as older adults and caregivers from across the world to work toward consensus on a set of core outcomes and common data elements for frailty. This Policy Rounds session will highlight the results of this work as well as avenues for implementation of the core set. \nSpeaker: Dr. Jeanette Prorok\, Manager\, Special Projects & Evaluation\, Canadian Frailty Network \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-cfns-frailty-outcomes-consensus-focus-project-study-findings-and-potential-applications/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220124T173623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T173623Z
UID:3375-1645538400-1645540200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Policy Rounds: Including older people from disadvantaged groups in research practice: A compensation series
DESCRIPTION:Including older people from disadvantaged groups in research practice: A compensation series  \nDate: February 22\, 2022 at 2:00pm AT/1:00pm ET \nDescription: Research practice often overlooks larger questions about meaningful participation\, disadvantage\, and vulnerability. One notable example is how standard and historical practices of not-compensating particular groups\, or of restricting compensation as a form of control\, can contribute to inequality and sustain harmful practices against older people from disadvantaged groups. Dr. Grenier will discuss and share a series developed by AGE-WELL’s CC1 team on knowledge mobilization. This webinar is intended to start a conversation about the importance of compensation\, and serve as a resource for funders\, ethics committees\, universities\, and academic faculty and students carrying out research with older people in Canada. \nSpeaker: Amanda Grenier\, Professor and Norman and Honey Schipper Chair in Gerontological Social Work at the University of Toronto and Baycrest Hospital \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-including-older-people-from-disadvantaged-groups-in-research-practice-a-compensation-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20220208T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20220119T125251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T173700Z
UID:3357-1644332400-1644334200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Policy Rounds: Advancing the Role of the Internet of Things in Public Health Research
DESCRIPTION:Advancing the Role of the Internet of Things in Public Health Research \nDate: February 8\, 2022 at 3:00pm AT/2:00pm ET \nDescription: Dr. Plinio Morita will explore the role of Internet of Things (IoT) technology in informing public health research and will discuss how the siloed data ecosystems that we currently have around the world prevent data from having a major positive impact on public health practice. In this presentation\, he will talk about the challenges in accessing and sharing IoT and AAL data during the pandemic and some examples of how IoT data was used to inform public health initiatives. \nSpeaker: Dr. Plinio Morita\, Associate Professor – School of Public Health Sciences\, University of Waterloo\, J.W. Graham Information Technology Emerging Leader Chair in Applied Health Informatics\, & Assistant Professor – Institute of Health Policy\, Management and Evaluation\, University of Toronto \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-rounds-advancing-the-role-of-the-internet-of-things-in-public-health-research/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20211130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20211130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20211105T144958Z
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SUMMARY:The tech-enabled home: guiding industry and innovators
DESCRIPTION:November 2021—In 2020\, AGE-WELL brought together a broad cross-section of industry leaders in technology and aging along with older adults and caregivers to form an Industry Advisory Group on the future of aging in place.  The first output of this working group was a whitepaper on the tech-enabled home.  You will hear about the conclusions and recommendations of the working group and how these could enable better solutions for aging in place in the future. \n\nSpeaker: Michael Chrostowski\, Business Development and Industry Relations Manager\, AGE-WELL\nWhen: November 30 @ 1:00-1:30 pm ADT / 12:00-12:30 pm ET\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/the-tech-enabled-home-guiding-industry-and-innovators/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210915T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210915T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210903T185612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T185612Z
UID:2992-1631714400-1631716200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Engaging People Living with Dementia in Decision-Making
DESCRIPTION:September 2021—Although international\, federal\, and provincial / territorial laws protect the rights of people living with dementia to make their own decisions or participate in decision-making where they have capacity issues\, people living with dementia are often excluded from making decisions about health care\, money\, and other every day issues that matter to them. This webinar will highlight key laws\, identify barriers to participation in decision-making\, and discuss the work of the Canadian Centre of Elder Law to support policy and practice change that honours the decision-making autonomy of people living with dementia. \n\nSpeaker: Krista James\, National Director Canadian Centre for Elder Law\, and Staff Lawyer\, British Columbia Law Institute\nWhen: September 15 @ 2:00-2:30 pm ADT / 1:00-1:30 pm ET\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/engaging-people-living-with-dementia-in-decision-making/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210818T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210818T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210709T123942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T191205Z
UID:2902-1629295200-1629297000@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Community Connectors: Harnessing positive community energy to address social isolation and loneliness
DESCRIPTION:August 2021—Social isolation and loneliness among older adults has been described as a global epidemic by the US Surgeon general prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. It may impact one’s health and has been said to cost $1644 USD per person yearly in health care dollars. Systems are slowly realizing the importance of addressing this issue. To further guide decision makers\, three components can be considered when setting policies aimed at assisting community members and developing interventions: interventions should be adaptable to local context\, employ a community development approach and be productive in nature. The community of Fredericton\, New Brunswick plans to build on momentum it has generated and develop its own Community Connector program to complement the many wonderful initiatives already in place. \n\nSpeaker: Lyne Ouellet\, University of New Brunswick PhD candidate and Research Assistant at St. Thomas University\nWhen: August 18 @ 2:00-2:30 pm ADT / 1:00-1:30 pm ET\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/community-connectors-harnessing-positive-community-energy-to-address-social-isolation-and-loneliness/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210721T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210602T182913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T182949Z
UID:2846-1626876000-1626877800@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:How attention to provincial long-term care policies can support or inhibit resident quality of life
DESCRIPTION:July 2021—Long-term care homes are complex settings in which people live and work. They are a place many call “home” in their later years yet they are highly-regulated environments with a strong emphasis on safety and security. This paradox emerges as a key message from our review of policies in British Columbia\, Alberta\, Ontario\, and Nova Scotia and has been further highlighted during the pandemic. This presentation will provide insights from the Seniors-Adding Life to Years project’s policy review and challenge decision makers to think about how policies support or inhibit resident quality of life. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Janice Keefe\, Professor and Chair\, Department of Family Studies and Gerontology Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology and Director\, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging Mount Saint Vincent University\nWhen: July 21 @ 2:00-2:30 pm ADT and 1:00-1:30 pm ET\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/how-attention-to-provincial-long-term-care-policies-can-support-or-inhibit-resident-quality-of-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210510T132522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T133147Z
UID:2804-1623938400-1623940200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Late life homelessness: Recognizing and addressing unmet need
DESCRIPTION:June 2021—Homelessness among older people is on the rise in Canada and international contexts. This webinar outlines key issues and needs with regards to late life homelessness\, and highlights gaps in policy and practice. It shares lessons and insights from research with older people with lived experience\, and provides suggested directions for change. \n\nSpeaker: Amanda Grenier\, PhD\, Professor and Norman and Honey Schipper Chair in Gerontological Social Work\nWhen: June 17 @ 2:00 – 2:30 pm ADT or 1:00 – 1:30 pm ET\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/late-life-homelessness-recognizing-and-addressing-unmet-need/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210527T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210407T165726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T133100Z
UID:2768-1622129400-1622131200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:The need for policy change to facilitate improved pain assessment and management in long-term care facilities
DESCRIPTION:May 2021—As many as 80% of long-term care residents may be suffering from persistent pain. Yet pain problems in this population are underrecognized\, underassessed and undermanaged. Underlying conditions causing pain may go undetected leading to increased suffering and\, often\, higher future health care costs. Current policies specify minimum standards for pain assessment that do not meet patients’ needs. This presentation will outline policy changes that are needed to improve pain assessment and management in long-term care facilities. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos\, Research Chair in Aging and Health\, Director of the Centre on Aging and Health and Professor of Psychology at the University of Regina\, Saskatchewan\, Canada.\nWhen: May 27 @ 3:30 – 4:00 pm ADT or 2:30 – 3:00 pm ET\n\nRegister here \n 
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/the-need-for-policy-change-to-facilitate-improved-pain-assessment-and-management-in-long-term-care-facilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210518T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210510T132921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T132921Z
UID:2806-1621335600-1621339200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Policy Innovation Lab Webinar: Enhancing the Innovation Ecosystem for Health Technology Adoption in New Brunswick Through Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Our policy innovation lab aims to better understand the landscape for health technology development in New Brunswick (NB) to address the barriers NB based researchers and innovators consistently run into; we are particularly focused on health technologies aimed to benefit our aging population. \nIn this session\, we will provide an overview of this approach and share the highlights of discussion from our first workshop in this lab process. We will then share the next steps for the future workshops and our overall goal of this lab process. Lastly\, we welcome broader engagement in this process and will have time for an open Q & A with all registrants. \nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/policy-innovation-lab-webinar-enhancing-the-innovation-ecosystem-for-health-technology-adoption-in-new-brunswick-through-collaboration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210408T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210408T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210127T171301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T171301Z
UID:2638-1617890400-1617892200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Measuring and enforcing the human rights of older persons
DESCRIPTION:April 2021—In this webinar\, we will review the efforts globally to develop a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons and consider how the rights of older persons in New Brunswick and Canada today can best be measured and enforced. A proposed annual measurement tool on the State of the Older Person and a policy lens to take older persons into account in policy development will be discussed. \n\nSpeaker: Christian Whalen\, Deputy Advocate\, Office of the Child\, Youth\, and Seniors Advocate of New Brunswick\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/measuring-and-enforcing-the-human-rights-of-older-persons/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210401T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210401T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210318T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T123953Z
UID:2731-1617285600-1617287400@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Responding to the COVID-19 Emergency\, Returning to Growth: Older Workers and the Pandemic Recovery
DESCRIPTION:April 2021—The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the Canadian economy in a severe and unprecedented manner. For older workers and their families\, the pandemic represents an ongoing challenge to their livelihoods\, employment status\, and financial well-being. Moreover\, the current public health risks associated with COVID-19 also threatens the policy goal of increasing the labour force participation of older workers over the course of the next decade. This presentation will address the following policy question: what actions can be taken to ensure the financial well-being of older Canadians and support the future labour force contributions of older workers beyond the COVID-19 pandemic? \n\nSpeaker: Jonathan Lai\, APPTA Policy Challenge Participant and MSc candidate\, University of Alberta\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/responding-to-the-covid-19-emergency-returning-to-growth-older-workers-and-the-pandemic-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210209T192853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T143148Z
UID:2670-1615298400-1615300200@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:From ideation to implementation: A case study in translating advances in research into industry-friendly outcomes
DESCRIPTION:March 2021—This talk will give a high-level overview of a researcher’s journey in transforming the research outcomes of the CARE-RATE project into a licence-ready format that is accessible by industry.  Topics will include development of multi-institution IP sharing\, translation of knowledge between disciplines and sectors\, and obtaining NSERC funding to complete a market assessment. The talk will conclude with a discussion of what might be done to improve these types of activities. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Jennifer Boger\, Assistant Professor\, University of Waterloo and Schlegel Research Chair in Technology for Independent Living\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/from-ideation-to-implementation-a-case-study-in-translating-advances-in-research-into-industry-friendly-outcomes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210119T193842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210209T192945Z
UID:2616-1614175200-1614177000@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Technology with a Face: A future with social robots
DESCRIPTION:February 2021—Robots have already had a massive impact on our world and\, as we learn to make them more social\, are poised to evolve our hospitals\, schools\, businesses\, and homes. However\, given the potential for these robots to change the very fabric of our society and interactions\, we have a responsibility to approach their deployment in a considered and collaborative way. Technology can bring with it great change\, good and bad\, and technology with a face\, even more-so. \n\nSpeaker: Shane Saunderson\, PhD Candidate\, University of Toronto\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/technology-with-a-face-a-future-with-social-robots/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20210211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20210112T203555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210119T194137Z
UID:2560-1613052000-1613053800@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:VOICES of Canada’s Seniors: A roadmap to an age-inclusive Canada
DESCRIPTION:February 2021—CanAge is Canada’s independent nonprofit seniors’ advocacy organization. Participants will learn about the VOICES roadmap which aims to spark system change by highlighting scalable innovative practices and laying the groundwork for an age-inclusive Canada. \n\nSpeaker: Laura Tamblyn-Watts\, CEO of CanAge\n\nRegister here
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/voices-of-canadas-seniors-a-roadmap-to-an-age-inclusive-canada/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210127T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20201204T134435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201204T134435Z
UID:2493-1611756000-1611759600@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Barriers and Facilitators of Digital Health Adoption for Chronic Disease Management
DESCRIPTION:January 2021—In this webinar\, we will discuss the perceptions of patients and health care professionals regarding the adoption of innovative digital health interventions for chronic disease management. These facilitators and barriers are vital to inform the successful development and implementation of digital health interventions for chronic disease management. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Meshari F. Alwashmi\, Chief Scientific Officer\, BreatheSuite\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rDpbEn2ZQYO84Hl6x83DKg
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/barriers-and-facilitators-of-digital-health-adoption-for-chronic-disease-management/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210113T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20201204T133852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201214T175904Z
UID:2490-1610546400-1610550000@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Collaborating Online Resources & Education (CORE) in Alberta and BC: Promoting Healthy Aging using a digital knowledge hub for seniors serving organizations
DESCRIPTION:January 2021 — Originally launched in 2018 in BC\, followed by a launch in 2020 in Alberta\, the Collaborative Online Resources and Education (CORE) platform is a digital knowledge hub that’s been developed to support seniors-serving organizations in both provinces to connect with each other\, share resources and best practices\, and much more! Please join us for a discussion about the collaborative partnerships forged between community organizations and government in each province as well as across jurisdictions\, and learn more about how the CORE platform has been leveraged to support the seniors serving sector throughout the pandemic.  \nSpeakers:  \n\nKesa Shikaze\, Executive Director\, Seniors & Housing\, Government of Alberta \nBarb McMillan\, Provincial Coordinator – Community Engagement\, United Way of Lower Mainland\nKaren McDonald\, Community-Based Senior Serving Leadership Council Chair\nMariam Elghahuagi\, Seniors Engagement and Communications Advisor\, United Way of Calgary \n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsWtBtXBSk2Tyr4_4yEoRg
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/collaborating-online-resources-education-core-in-alberta-and-bc-promoting-healthy-aging-using-a-digital-knowledge-hub-for-seniors-serving-organizations/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201209T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20200909T121712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T121712Z
UID:2244-1607518800-1607520600@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Engaging government to scale up MOvIT+: A program offering assistive technology coaching and supports
DESCRIPTION:September 2020 – AGE-WELL NCE and the AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub Advancing Policies and Practices in Technology and Aging (APPTA) are jointly launching a public webinar series for autumn 2020. Featuring targeted presentations from researchers and trainees\, Policy Rounds will share knowledge and discuss the policy implications of the latest research in technology and aging. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Claudine Auger\, Associate Professor\, Université de Montréal\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_otDjoHzRQO2S2LwFqgdwGg
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/engaging-government-to-scale-up-movit-a-program-offering-assistive-technology-coaching-and-supports/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20201203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Sao_Paulo:20201203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20201023T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T135654Z
UID:2317-1607004000-1607007600@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Engaging older adults in research: The OA-Involve experience
DESCRIPTION:The OA-INVOLVE project documents best practices of involving older adults in technology research and development with the aim to establish guidelines for older adult engagement. The active involvement of older adults in the research and development of technologies for older adults has scientific\, commercial\, and broader societal benefits.  However\, due to barriers such as lengthy ethics approvals at universities\, lack of researcher training in participatory methods\, and restrictive funding structures\, older adults are often not engaged in the development of technologies from the beginning. In this presentation\, we explore these barriers and how institutional policies can be changed to better support researchers in meaningfully engaging older adults throughout the research process.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Amanda Jenkins\, Research Coordinator for OA-INVOLVE\, AGE-WELL\, Dalhousie University\nRegister Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yA7yK808S_eAOpGx9eVYcg
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/engaging-older-adults-in-research-the-oa-involve-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201126T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201126T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20200909T121557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T144203Z
UID:2242-1606395600-1606397400@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:Mobilizing international partnerships to inform dementia and missing person policies
DESCRIPTION:The number of missing persons living with dementia is on the rise and is quickly becoming one of the number one populations that are being reported missing to police around the world. As we begin to identify and develop strategies to mitigate the risks of getting lost among this population\, we will need policies to support their implementation. The purpose of this webinar will be to share our research team’s aims and experiences as it pertains to mobilizing international partnerships through networks to inform dementia and missing persons policies. \n\nSpeaker: Dr. Noelannah Neubauer\, Post-Doctoral Fellow\, University of Waterloo\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9Q1gIcotSEiVZLDQYDvU0A
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/mobilizing-international-partnerships-to-inform-dementia-and-missing-person-policies/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201112T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201112T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T130319
CREATED:20200909T121353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T175137Z
UID:2240-1605186000-1605187800@agewell-nih-appta.ca
SUMMARY:The use of automated vehicles by older adults with cognitive impairments
DESCRIPTION:While the race to bring automated vehicles to the market continues to accelerate\, the societal implications of the wide use of this technology have not yet been fully addressed. Notably\, developing licencing requirements that can accommodate individuals of all capabilities have been identified as one of the necessary first steps by the Canadian government. This talk will provide an overview of an AGE-WELL  project on the use of automated vehicles by older adults and discuss the potential implications on licencing guidelines.    \n\nSpeaker: Shabnam Haghzare\, PhD Candidate\, University of Toronto\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-iiZZZqCQO-I4wprHmHE-w\n\n 
URL:https://agewell-nih-appta.ca/event/the-use-of-automated-vehicles-by-older-adults-with-cognitive-impairments/
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