RESEARCH EXCELLENCE
Research Excellence AGE-WELL network is one of the best things “ The that has ever happened to the Canadian research scene.
The effectiveness of this network may be unprecedented. Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Research Chair in Aging and Health, University of Regina
AGE-WELL research focuses on solutions that have real-world impact—and produce social and economic benefits for Canadians. You can see it in everything we do. We are getting an incredible return on investment from projects undertaken in our first five years. An impressive 118 products (technologies, services, policies and practices) are in development or already on the market. And we’re looking forward. In April 2020, AGE-WELL announced 22 new research projects, which represent an investment of more than $10-million over three years. In total, the projects are led by 48 researchers based at 20 universities and research centres across Canada, and involve over 100 partners from industry, government and non-profit organizations. We believe firmly in this approach which breaks down silos between disciplines and sectors.
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Dr. Carrie Bourassa’s community-driven project called Indigenous Technology Needs Exploration – Saskatchewan (ITNE) has contributed to innovation in the Indigenous health and dementia fields of study. Dr. Bourassa is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan.
Consider the range and relevance of these projects, which include: • The design of apps to empower older adults to engage in the digital world, reduce social isolation and facilitate meaningful connections to family members • The development, implementation and evaluation of a culturally safe, Indigenous-led diabetes and weight management telehealth service focused on Indigenous older adults • The creation of a unique platform to accelerate the validation, commercialization and adoption of home care technologies such as smart-home systems and home health devices.
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AGE-WELL ANNUAL REPORT 2019-2020
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