As we look forward to the holidays, let’s not forget those who need our support. Your gift can make a world of difference for older persons, helping to fund vital programs that foster connection, creativity, and well-being. Whether it’s through art initiatives, nutrition research, or caregiving resources, your gift can help improve the quality of life of older persons. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gYdrGHEB
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
Research
Waterloo, Ontario 5,857 followers
Enhancing quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education and practice
About us
As a charitable, non-profit foundation, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education and practice. RIA has core partnerships with Schlegel Villages, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College, but collaborates with a number of other organizations and academic institutions. Through these collaborations, RIA supports practice-relevant research and mobilizes research evidence so it can inform programs, be integrated into education and training, and influence practice and policy. What is learned is then shared to benefit older adults everywhere.
- Website
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http://www.the-ria.ca
External link for Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
- Industry
- Research
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Waterloo, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2005
- Specialties
- co-design, research, education, dementia, healthy aging, senior living, and older adults
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
250 Laurelwood Drive
Building 4
Waterloo, Ontario N2E 0E2, CA
Employees at Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
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Laura Middleton
Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia and Active Aging
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Dr Jennifer Boger
Chief Scientific Officer, ESG.AI & Adjunct Professor, University of Waterloo
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Andrew Robertson
Research Assistant Professor at University of Waterloo
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Kristie Kimmett, MBA
Marketing Leader, Community Builder, Strategic Partnerships
Updates
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As the Canadian population continues to age, it is urgent that we work towards living well at every stage of the aging journey. Your gift helps the RIA’s world-class researchers tackle the aging population's biggest challenges. Your gift advances research and elevates the quality of life of older persons. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gYdrGHEB
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As we celebrate the holidays, let’s also remember those affected by dementia and their caregivers. Your gift empowers research, resources and community projects that make a difference in the lives of older persons every day. Donate today and shape a better future for older persons: https://lnkd.in/gYdrGHEB
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The holiday season is often a time of celebration and togetherness, but for many older adults, it can amplify feelings of loneliness. A recent study underscores the gravity of this issue, linking loneliness to a 31 per cent increased risk of dementia. Learn more about the link between isolation and dementia from CTV News: https://lnkd.in/gvHCV7Ba Explore our Community Conversation Guide: https://lnkd.in/eg4t8idj
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A huge thank you to the Alzheimer Society of Canada for taking the time to enhance our Living Classroom students' understanding of dementia, its risk factors and creating dementia-friendly communities 👏
Last month, our Living Classroom Personal Support Worker (PSW) students in Kirkland Lake and Timmins had the opportunity to participate in an educational session with the Alzheimer Society. This hands-on experience enhanced their understanding of dementia, its risk factors, and the importance of creating dementia-friendly communities. The students gained invaluable knowledge about the challenges faced by individuals with dementia, as well as how early diagnosis and proactive care can make a significant difference. A highlight of the session was the immersive Dementia Experience, which provided a powerful insight into the sensory and cognitive difficulties of living with dementia. This holiday season, we’re proud to see our PSW students not only advancing their education but also preparing to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. As we celebrate the season, we reflect on their dedication to care, compassion, and community. Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)
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Inclusive research isn’t just good practice; it’s a necessity. The new Inclusive Research Guidebook is here to help researchers engage with people living with dementia from ethno-racial communities in a way that centers dignity, respect, and care. Learn from Carrie McAiney, Schlegel Research Chair in Dementia, and Navjot Gill-Chawla, Ph.D. Candidate, to learn how the Inclusive Research Guidebook is paving the way for respectful and inclusive research: https://lnkd.in/gF63Eycj
Building Capacity: Dementia Research With Ethno-racial Communities
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As 2024 wraps up, we’re celebrating an extraordinary year at the Research Institute for Aging, all because of you! Thanks to your support, we’ve hit major milestones in research, innovation, and changing how we age in Canada. Discover how we’re enhancing the aging journey.
Impact in Action: RIA’s 2024 Highlights
Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) on LinkedIn
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Did you know that 1 in 4 older persons lives with depression, anxiety or another mental health concern? This holiday season, your gift can help bring connection to those who need it most. Your support funds vital research on aging and develops programs that enable older persons to thrive. Start your gift: https://lnkd.in/gYdrGHEB