Policy Rounds Series
The Policy Rounds webinar series brings current aging and technology research in Canada to the forefront through policy oriented briefing presentations. With the goal of enhancing knowledge translation in AgeTech research, Policy Rounds are geared towards government stakeholders, researchers, students, older adults, caregivers, community organizations, and the public at-large so that everyone can explore important topics impacting the lives of older adults and their caregivers.
The Policy Rounds is a monthly recurring event. If you’re interested in presentation your work through this webinar series, please contact Cassy Hemphill at chemphill@dal.ca
PAST PRESENTATIONS
2025
More Than Just Entertainment: How Dementia-Friendly TV Videos Enhance Care and Connection
Bill Uniowski, Co-Founder Zinnia
2024
Coordinated Aging in Place Services (CAPS) with Integrated Primary Health Care
Paula Pickard, RN BN
Using Geographic Data for Policy Planning and Program Development in Canadian Communities Facing Accelerated Aging
Dr. Catherine Bigonnesse
Wheelchair Skills Assessment and Training: From Research Evidence to Clinical Practice
Dr. Lee Kirby
Accessible and effortless monitoring of chronic respiratory diseases in older adults: A data driven approach to timely interventions
Sejal Bhalla, Ph.D. Computer Science
Digital Health Interventions in Older Adult Populations Living with Chronic Disease in Developed Countries: A Scoping Review
Dr. Natasha Gallant
Enhancing Diabetic Foot Ulcer Care for Remote Rural Seniors: The Power of Mobile NIRS Imaging Technology
Dr. Tracey Rickards, BN, RN, MN, PhD
The CareFall Program: Using Science as a Falls Predictor
Jim Closs, CXO CareTech Solutions
2023
concordance of frailty among community-dwelling older couples: an administrative health data survey
Dr. Sandra Magalhaes
Pain in Long-Term Care Settings: Applications of mHealth Technology and Policy Implications
Vivian Tran, HQP
Preventing caregiver stress and burnout
Gord Turner, CareLink Advantage
Active Aging: Empowering Older Adults with Interactive Tehchnologies for Improved Balance and Aging-in-Place
Mark Evin, Jintronix
Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults
Dr. Melina Head
Context-Aware Sensing for Aging in Place
Dr. Qiyin Fang
Community Led Digital Literacy Training for Older Adults
Dr. Brian Deltor
Prioritizing Mental Health and Well-Being: Unveiling Solutions for Long-Term Care Staff
Dr. Carole Estabrooks
Care2Talk – A Platform Purpose-built for Older Adults
Jordan Schley & Lindsay Shaw
2022
Advancing the Role of IoT in Public Health Research
Dr. Plinio Morita
The Compensation Series: Practices to better include older people from disadvantaged groups in research
Dr. Amanda Grenier
CFN’s Frailty Outcomes Consensus Project (FOCUS)
Dr. Jeanette Prorok
Community Based Digital Literacy: Meeting the Needs and Wants of Older Adults
Dr. Tara La Rose
Personal Assistance Robots: Will they improve the lives of aging adults?
Dr. Gary Bone
The Data Scarcity Problem in Understanding Older Adult Mobility
Dr. Rong Zheng
A digital health tool for integrated care: interRAI Check Up Self-report
Dr. Melissa Northwood
Applying Rehabilitation Strategies to Population Health: Use of Technology to Support Self-Management and Prevention
Dr. Lori Letts
is innovation in the details: what have we learned from the band-frail project?
Dr. Martin Sénéchal
