UVic Names Inaugural Cohort in Aspiration Research Cluster Program
Twi IALH Researchers have received funding in UVic's Aspiration Research Cluster program.
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News out of the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health
Are new measures enough to help with BC's nursing shortage?
Damien Contandriopoulos, professor in Nursing and IALH Research Fellow, speaks with Gregor Craigie on the new proposed staffing model for B.C. nurses. Listen to CBC Listens "On The Island".
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UVic Nursing Professor comments on province's strategy to attract nurses.
Damien Contandriopoulos, Professor in Nursing and an IALH Research Fellow, comments on Canadian provinces competing to attract new nurses.
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Diesel fumes and cognitive function
IALH Research Fellow Jodie Gawryluk and IALH Student Affiliate Ashleigh Parker, along with researchers from UBC's Pollution Exposure Lab, have studied the short-term effects of traffic pollution on cognitive function using fMRI machines.
The Problematic Arrival of Anti-Obesity Drugs
Dr. Sarah Nutter, an Assistant Professor in Educational Psychology and Leaderships Studies, and an IALH Research Fellow, comments on the arrival of "breakthrough" anti-obesity drugs.
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- 2022-06-23 IALH student affiliate studies early detection of cognitive decline and dementia
- 2022-06-07 Kelli Stajduhar named the University of Victoria’s newest Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) on Palliative Approaches to Care in Aging and Community Health
- 2022-06-01 In Memoriam: Karen Kobayashi
- 2022-06-01 Fertility Rates in Canada drop in 2020
- 2022-04-04 A key factor missing in population-aging/health-care discussions is decreasing access by older adults to primary care
- 2022-03-31 Changing the narrative: From caregiver burnout and public fear to joy, love and respect.
- 2022-03-21 B.C. seniors struggling to find home care services in their native tongue
- 2022-02-03 Four IALH Affiliates receive UVic's Pathways to Impact funding
- 2022-01-31 UVic's Call to Mind podcast
- 2022-01-31 Third Victoria-area medical clinic announces closure in as many weeks
- 2022-01-10 Dr. Ryan Rhodes: Studies show that if you can hold your goals for about six to eight weeks it becomes easier once you’re in that patterned behaviour
- 2021-12-02 A Nose for Health
- 2021-12-02 Dark Matter
- 2021-12-02 Brain Gain
- 2021-11-29 Weston Family Foundation funds $12M initiative to advance the science of healthy aging
- 2021-10-25 Sarah Nutter, IALH Faculty Affiliate is quoted, noting a focus on weight as a COVID risk factor
- 2021-07-14 IALH Student Affiliate working towards a dementia-friendly Victoria
- 2021-07-13 Dr. Mauricio Garcia-Barrera, Neuropsychologist and IALH Faculty Affiliate discusses preventative measures to delay the onset and severity of symptoms of dementia
- 2021-04-26 National research group offering at-home kits as part of annual survey
- 2020-06-17 Opinion- Not scared of dying, but dying scared
- 2020-06-09 COVID-19 impacts on older members of LGBT community
- 2020-04-28 20th Annual Valued Elder Recognition Award (VERA) Nominations Now Open!
- 2020-02-03 Researchers find older refugees more likely to exhibit depressive traits long after resettlement
- 2019-12-17 Saanich choir Christmas concert gives a voice to dementia sufferers
- 2019-11-27 The new reality of dating over 65: Men want to live together; women don’t
- 2019-11-25 Researchers investigate new approaches to slow loss of brain power
- 2019-11-21 Booker and Stajduhar: Is a lack of affordable care options forcing some to choose medically assisted death?
- 2019-11-07 Is Silver Alert the best way to find missing seniors
- 2019-10-31 ‘Before I die’ death wall inspires life
- 2019-10-24 "Before I Die" Global Art Project comes to UVic
- 2019-10-18 Better End-of-Life Care
- 2019-10-18 Diabetes risk double in Japanese Americans
- 2019-10-17 IALH job opportunities
- 2019-08-21 Dr. Elizabeth Borycki receives 2019 HSD Teaching Excellence award
- 2019-08-21 Dr. Denise Cloutier receives 2019 Provost's Engaged Scholar Award
- 2019-04-25 Nominations are open for VERA 2019
- 2019-04-25 Lois Holizki has retired from the University of Victoria
- 2019-04-24 Planning for death, when life is a struggle — project helps marginalized populations prepare for a dignified end
- 2019-03-25 How can we best maintain our cognitive health?
- 2019-02-26 IALH 2018 newsletter
- 2018-03-16 Masterminds 2018 Lecture Series
- 2018-02-26 Stajduhar named BC Academic of the Year
- 2018-02-13 Congratulations to BCCPA bursary recipients!
- 2017-05-30 How the social determinants of health shape end of life experiences
- 2017-02-15 Canada’s largest study on aging releases first report on cognition
- 2017-01-11 Researcher of the Month: Dr. Paul Zehr
- 2017-01-11 Researcher of the Month: Dr. Ryan Rhodes
- 2016-12-21 Student of the Month: Clarise Lim
- 2016-06-23 Margaret Penning named a 2016 International Fellow with the Gerontological Society of America
- 2015-09-17 Celebrate the International Day of Older Persons with us!
- 2015-09-17 Keeping you behind the wheel—safely
- 2015-07-24 Excellence in Nursing award for Stajduhar