Communication is the more important tool we have. The 'By Us For Us - Enhancing Communication' guide was created to help those living with dementia and their care partners communicate and care for each other: the-ria.ca/wp-content/upl…

The RIA is excited to announce our latest huddle tool, Huddle Up! With a library of evidence-based knowledge, Huddle Up keeps your huddles fresh while ensuring your team remains synced on essential topics. Upskill your team today: the-ria.ca/resources/hudd…

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RIA researcher spotlight: Carrie McAiney!

Her research involves working with persons living with #dementia , #carepartners , and organizations to co-design and enhance the well-being of those living with dementia and their care partners: the-ria.ca/research/resea…

Do you work in long-term care ( #LTC )? Help us understand how menu planning happens in your LTC home and determine what barriers and facilitators you have experienced in developing culturally inclusive menus: the-ria.ca/research/parti…

Did you know bone loss is preventable? Learn more from Lora Giangregorio, PhD 🇨🇦 about the preventative measures and exercises you can do to avoid bone loss.

Have you registered for the Annual Spirituality & Aging Seminar Day, co-hosted by the RIA and Conrad Grebel University College? This seminar challenges the narratives about elders in communities; exploring the role churches can play in empowering older adults: the-ria.ca/events/annual-…

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Up to 20% of older adults have symptoms of depression. Watch this webinar , with Schlegel Chair in Mental Health and Aging, Dr. Sophiya Benjamin and Dr. Anthony Levinson as they discuss late-life depression, its causes and symptoms: youtube.com/watch?v=L4cKCe…

Planning ahead matters. Our BABEL ACP workbook and factsheets equip LTC team members, care partners, substitute decision makers and older adults with the right information to ensure care respects individual wishes. Start exploring these resources today: the-ria.ca/resources/babe…

#MentalHealthWeek is a reminder that age doesn't exempt anyone from experiencing mental health challenges. Social isolation is just one factor that negatively impacts the mental health of many older adults. Learn how to identify the signs: the-ria.ca/news/supportin…

Join Kathryn Mannix on May 9 for the next webinar in the 'Encore Webinars: Spirituality and Aging' series where she will encourage us to think about the way we listen to one another and cover skills for listening more deeply: the-ria.ca/events/encore-…

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#WalkWithMe2024 was amazing and we are extremely grateful to our knowledgeable speakers, amazing sponsors and inspiring attendees for making it such a success. We hope you feel just as energized as we do about creating an age-friendly world for older adults!

We’re reeling from Sandy and Ellie's (Sandy & Ellie ) keynote session! We can’t wait to follow along and see where they have their next adventure.

Huge congrats to Ruth Watkiss from ASP for winning the Trailblazers for Culture Change Award! Ruth's pioneering work, like making ASP the first MUSIC CARE Certified Organization in Canada, is reshaping aging. Bravo, Ruth, for your impactful contributions!
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We are excited to be at #WalkWithMe2024 . Come say hi to us at our booth. We have tons of free resources to support #LongTermCare homes!

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Join us at Walk With Me Conference in Ottawa for the next 2 days! Let's change the culture of aging in Canada together!
Visit our booth to chat about how we all can contribute!

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“If you were diagnosed with dementia, would you want to live with only people who also have dementia?”

Thank you Dr.Allen Power for kicking off the last day of #WalkWithMe2024 and questioning conventional approaches to care!

We are proud to shine our spotlight on the recipients of Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging's Trailblazers for Culture Change Award. Read the spotlight to learn about two award-winning initiatives & the dedicated individuals behind them!

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