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The Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging announces new agreement
The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) and University of Calgary's Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging (BSCoA) have announced a new agreement that will enhance strategic collaboration through research and education.
The new memorandum of understanding is the latest milestone in a long-standing relationship between the foundation and university that facilitates a greater commitment and a more collaborative working relationship on aging-related research and education conducted through the BSCoA.
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Aug. 24, 2023
The Centre on Aging releases its 2022-23 Annual Report and Proposed Plan for 2023-24.
Aug. 1, 2023
The Brenda Strafford Foundation and UCalgary's Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging announce new agreement to enhance strategic collaboration through research and education.
June 6, 2023
CBC Homestretch speaks with Dr. Meghan McDonough about Seniors' Week and the importance of physical activity and social connections as you age.
June 5, 2023
UCalgary and The City of Calgary combine efforts to enhance age friendliness in the community. UCalgary's Dr. Chantelle Zimmer, and Dr. Meghan McDonough, weigh in.
June 2, 2023
Canadian Geriatrics Journal publication: Introducing Animatronic ("Robotic") Pets for Residents Living with Dementia in Longterm Care: Practical Delivery Implications for Recreation Staff features UCalgary researchers Dr. David Hogan and Dr. Ann Toohey.
June 1, 2023
Canadian Geriatrics Journal publication: Barriers and Facilitators to Care of Frail Older Adults in the Long-Term Care Setting features UCalgary researchers Dr. David Hogan and Dr. Ann Toohey.
March 28, 2023
Supporting the Alberta population living in Continuing Care Facilities with Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging Academic Lead Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc.
March 16, 2023
Older adults put on their dancing shoes for physical and mental well-being.
March 1, 2023
Working more and making less: Canada needs to protect immigrant women care workers as they age.
Feb. 7, 2023
New living option for Calgary seniors brings them closer to family. UCalgary's Dr. John Brown weighs in.
Jan. 30, 2023
UCalgary researcher, Dr. Alex Bierman, delivers keynote address on caregiving, aging, and financial experiences at national conference.
Jan. 3, 2023
Dementia Network Calgary has partnered with Parks Foundation Calgary to create a safe outdoor space for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Construction will begin in 2024. UCalgary's Dr. Dallas Seitz and Dr. David Hogan weigh in.
Nov. 22, 2022
Two UCalgary faculties join forces as they leverage technology to improve health-care outcomes.
Oct. 6, 2022
AGE-WELL partners with the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging to co-fund Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Awards in Technology and Aging.
Sept. 2, 2022
Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, Academic Lead of the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging, was one of four UCalgary researchers inducted into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Aug. 30, 2022
Five UCalgary researchers working to improve the quality of life for patients in palliative and end-of-life care are receiving provincial government funding to expand their research.
Aug. 24, 2022
UCalgary researcher, Dr. Alex Bierman, talks about age discrimination in the workplace on CBC's Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous.
July 29, 2022
UCalgary researchers find that 1 in 4 middle-aged and older adults reported a change in their alcohol consumption during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 7, 2022
UCalgary nursing faculty leads innovative simulation project with Brenda Strafford Foundation.
April 20, 2022
While many cultures have traditions of respect for older persons, Western attitudes toward aging are often negative. A growing body of research shows the dire consequences of ageism.