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Active Aging retweeted
📢 We have an opening for a Project Coordinator on our Implementation Science Team in Healthy Aging in Vancouver. Work to adapt and scale a health promotion program for older men in B.C., in partnership with @ActiveAgingRT
More info & to apply: drdawnmackey.com/employment-…
Active Aging retweeted
You've seen our new video, now check out the article that builds on the topic of managing pain as you age with SCI: community.scireproject.com/t…
#aging #painmanagement #spinalcordinjury @ICORD_SCI @praxis_sci @PainBC @AmerAcadPainMed @US_Pain @CanadianPain @ACRMpainRehab @KITE_UHN
Active Aging retweeted
📢 1 October is the International Day of Older Persons
👉 This year’s theme is: Ageing with Dignity—The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems
🧐 Check out our blog post on scaling up health-promoting interventions for older adults: 🔗 buff.ly/3XFm4Tu@ActiveAgingR…
Active Aging retweeted
Our FREE webinar takes place in less than a week! Join us on June 24 with special guest Laura Tamblyn Watts, the CEO of @CanAgeSeniors.
Register for the webinar and be entered for the chance to win a copy of her new book!
Sign-up here:
ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
Active Aging retweeted
Gender is a huge part of #aging and yet the experiences of women are often missing. @CanAgeSeniors will be actively participating and cheering for the launch of the #WomensAgeLab new report. Interested in learning more? Join here for free on June 20th at noon.
We will be attending the #WomensAgeLab's vitual event launch in support of their latest report. Being held on June 20 at 12 PM, This event will delve into addressing the challenges faced by older women in Canada. Register now to secure your spot ow.ly/CcKh50Sb9kU
Active Aging retweeted
On June 24th, join our FREE Zoom webinar where
@ltamblynwatts will share her expert insight about navigating life with aging parents and answer your questions.
Be entered for the chance to win a copy of her new book by signing up for the talk here: ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
Active Aging retweeted
On June 24th, join our FREE zoom webinar where @ltamblynwatts will share her expert insight about navigating life with aging parents and answer your questions.
Be entered for the chance to win a copy of her new book by signing up for the talk here:
ubc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
Active Aging retweeted
Did you know that up to 40% of dementias could be delayed or prevented? In this live online event, you will learn what the latest research says about the actions you can take to promote brain health and delay or prevent cognitive impairment alumlc.org/mcmaster/30935 #dementia
ALT Promoting brain health - webinar
Active Aging retweeted
Interested in learning more about implementation science? Join us on Sept 13 for a workshop on the importance of implementation science research & scale-up with @L_Nettlefold & @DrHeatherMcKay Register to attend: vchri.ca/events/implementati… @ActiveAgingRT @UBCmedicine
Active Aging retweeted
A new study by @joaniesimsgould, @TheaMFranke, @svstaempfli, @nurselillian & Farinaz Havaei investigates factors influencing the implementation of @GovCanHealth's Single Site Order during #COVID19.
Read about their use of the Consolidated Framework: journal.ilpnetwork.org/artic…
ALT Implementation of the Single Site Order in Long-Term Care: What We Can Learn from Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research Authors: Joanie Sims Gould, Thea Franke, Sabina Staempfli, Lillian Hung, Farinaz Havaei Journal of Long-Term Care LSE Press
Active Aging retweeted
From little things, big things grow! Dr. Samantha Gray on the Choose to Move story, a health promotion program for older adults. Now in its 9th year! @ISBNPA @DrDawnMackey @ActiveAgingRT @BPKGrads #ISBNPA2023 @SFU
Active Aging retweeted
Visit our knowledge mobilization webpage to learn more about Dr. Heather McKay and her team, who are expanding the reach of Choose to Move, to better serve the needs of more diverse groups of adults. @ActiveAgingRT #KnowledgeMobilization #researchonaging
cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/53370.html
Active Aging retweeted
Community & being socially connected are two critical factors for #emergencypreparedness. An important webinar as we grapple with extreme weather events. Tune in on May 16 for info + tangible actions. @BRNeighbours @ActiveAgingRT @CityofVancouver #YVR #ConnectandPrepare
Join us for the next Move & Connect webinar: Health and Safety in Emergency Events. Katia Tynan & Stacy Barter will overview potential extreme weather events in BC, and provide tangible steps you can take to be prepared.
May 16, 2023 at 1PM PT
Register: activeagingsociety.org/healt…
Active Aging retweeted
@UBCAging's Dr. Heather McKay, @ActiveAgingRT and colleagues are set to tackle the epidemics of inactivity and loneliness in diverse groups of older adults with $7 million in funding through an implementation science team grant. Congratulations! bit.ly/3l22fpF
Active Aging retweeted
Congratulations #SFUBPK prof @DrDawnMackey and colleagues at @UBC @ActiveAgingRT who have received $6.8 million to study practical ways to counter physical inactivity, loneliness and social isolation among diverse populations of older people in cities. ow.ly/HoBj50MJwZ7
Active Aging retweeted
#KTConnects is back Feb 3! Join our great lineup of speakers Drs. @L_Nettlefold, @DrSarahMunro & Sonia Singh as they discuss the ins and outs of implementation science, paired with some theory and case studies to demonstrate practice. Don't miss out: healthresearchbc.zoom.us/web…
ALT KT Connects logo on the top left. Just below is the webinar details -- Implementation Science 101: What works in theory & practice for clinical interventions. Friday, February 3 at 12-1 p.m. pacific time. Headshots of the three speakers on the right side: Lindsay Nettlefold, Sarah Munro, and Sonia Singh. Arthritis Research Canada and Michael Smith Health Research BC logos on the bottom left.
Active Aging retweeted
Congratulations @AnneTiedemann1 and team 🎉
This funding will help to support research adapting the Choose To Move program for CALD communities in Sydney choosetomove.ca @ActiveAgingRT
As part of the NHMRC- @CIHR_IRSC Healthy Cities Implementation Science Team Grant Scheme, Professor Anne Tiedemann from @Sydney_Uni will lead research that aims to adapt the Canadian initiative ‘Choose to Move’ for communities in Sydney. Find out more: nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-c…
Active Aging retweeted
As part of the NHMRC- @CIHR_IRSC Healthy Cities Implementation Science Team Grant Scheme, Professor Anne Tiedemann from @Sydney_Uni will lead research that aims to adapt the Canadian initiative ‘Choose to Move’ for communities in Sydney. Find out more: nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/news-c…
Active Aging retweeted
Last call! We’re crowdsourcing for case studies on integrating #equity in sustainable transportation planning. Which cities (Cdn or beyond) are leading, innovating, or inspiring you when it comes to transportation equity? Give ideas👇pls RT
@CANURB @mobilizingjust1 @BrentToderian
Hi #urbantwitter! We're looking to learn from #cities leading on equity plans or frameworks in #Canada and around the world. Who should be on our radar and why? Tell us below!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
#healthycities #equity
Active Aging retweeted
Safety is key to understanding why, how &where #olderadults move about &engage in #neighbourhoods
⬇️TRAILER:youtu.be/AYWCHMU6UiA
PAPER: Safety perceptions of older adults on an #urban greenway: doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplac…
@CallistaAnne @joaniesimsgould @ChatrLab
@TeamInteractCA