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On the podcast Call to Mind, Assistant Professor Mariko Sakamoto presents the stories of family caregivers living with dementia, intimately told through firsthand audio diaries.

Season Two is out now! Give it a listen at CalltoMindPodcast.com or across all streaming platforms.

As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the diversity of traditions, cultures, & festivities that make this season so special. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones, reflecting on the year past, or welcoming the promise of a new beginning, we wish you joy, peace, & warmth.

Giving Tuesday is coming to @uvic Tuesday, Dec. 3! IALH is raising funds to support students and bring opportunities to older adults in our community!

uvic.ca/support-uvic/g…

#GivingTuesday #uvic #SprinklesForStudents

Concerned about #frailty? Join Dr. Patrick McGowan on Dec. 13, 12:30–1:30 PM at Knox Presbyterian Church (Victoria, BC) for a talk on preventing frailty progression. Learn about the AVOID Frailty Framework & a no-cost peer-led program w/ @SMPatUVic

📞 Register: 1-866-902-3767

On this International Day of Older Persons, we would like to recognize the many incredible scholars conducting #aging research @uvic.

The C.A.R.I.N.G. Dementia Collaborative, led by IALH Research Fellows @MarikoSakamoto1, @DeniseCloutie13, @JodieGawryluk & Stuart MacDonald

Sept. 22-28 is #ConcussionAwarenessWeek.

The Christie Lab, led by IALH Research Fellow Brian Christie, is at the forefront of understanding how repeated concussions affect the brain, particularly the hippocampus—crucial for memory and spatial learning. 1/3

Join our team as a Site Coordinator for the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA).

The CLSA is a national study of adult development and #aging that has recruited over 50k individuals across 🇨🇦. #UVic supports 1 of the 11 data collection sites.

tinyurl.com/IALH-Hiring

📣Attention #UVic students conducting research related to #aging:

Apply now for a 2024-2025 IALH Student Award! More information on available awards and the application process can be found at uvic.ca/research/centr…

Deadline to apply: 4:00 PM Friday, August 31

As we move forward, we are pleased to announce that Dr. Jodie Gawryluk will be stepping in as IALH’s new Interim Director. Jodie is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in @uvic's Department of Psychology, cross-appointed in the Division of Medical Sciences.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Nathan Lachowsky for his exceptional leadership and invaluable contributions to the Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health (IALH) during his 18-month term as Interim Director.

Today is National Health and Fitness Day!
Be sure to get up and move!

Do you have #type1diabetes?
@uvic student Sabrina Lakhdhir and IALH Research Fellow Sowmya Somanath are looking for adults living in 🇨🇦 with Type 1 diabetes to participate in their study. Particpants must have experience using glucose monitors for at least one year.

📢Calling all researchers, trainees, professionals, & service providers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines!

Register for the "People, Place and the Planet" conference May 2 & 3 @ #uvic

More info including registration: events.uvic.ca/event/85129-pe…

#Masterminds is back for another year! Starting TONIGHT, the @uvic Retirees Association and IALH will co-present this free lecture series in person at the Roger Bishop Theatre and online via #zoom.

See the schedule of speakers at uvic.ca/research/centr…

On Wed March 13th, four #UVic Graduate Students will present their research which focuses on cognitive impairment, #dementia and #Alzheimer's Disease. Join us in person at Gordon Head Recreation Centre.

For more info, see events.uvic.ca/event/85785-ex…

We are excited to announce that we have teamed up with @UVicHsd to present "People, Place and the Planet", a joint conference on May 2 & 3.

The #CallForProposals is now open until March 4.

More info at uvic.ca/hsd/news/hsd-a…

Congrats to #UVic Grad Student Alison Chung on receiving the Eldercare Foundation's Ruth A. Gardner Award. Alison's #research will explore the influence social factors have on the relationship between #Parkinsonism and cognitive function.

bit.ly/3OTybZH

Our Health Services and Systems #Research cluster is hosting a Café Scientifique on March 1st that will discuss best strategies for inclusion of #MentalHealth patients and their families in research.
Funded in part by @CIHR_IRSC

More info @ tinyurl.com/CafeSciMentalH…

Interested in participating in research?

IALH Student Affiliate Evangeline Wagner is seeking non-medical #caregivers of persons living at home with dementia to participate in a study that will explore caregivers' needs.

Do you have a child on your shopping list this holiday season? Consider gifting a book.
Past IALH Postdoc Nathan Lewis & former Student Affiliate @TikoYoneda recently published findings that show access to books in childhood (1 of 2)

IALH Research Fellows Brian Christie and Jodie Gawryluk, and IALH Student Affiliate Taylor Snowden-Richardson are seeking individuals to participate in a study to examine how #concussion history affects the brain in adults aged 50+.

#uvicresearch

The #CLSA site at @uvic is currently seeking a part-time In Home Interviewer. This is an ideal position for someone with a flexible schedule who enjoys working with older adults.

For more info, see uvic.ca/research/centr…

IALH's Brain Health Research Cluster is hosting a #CaféScientifique series entitled "Forever Young: Brain Health & Aging". Part 1 of the 3-part series will focus on cerebrovascular disorders & depression.

More info and registration at uvic.ca/research/centr…

A fantastic keynote by Dr. Laura Middleton (@UWaterloo ) this morning on the last day of #CAG_2023.

Laura shared her experience in the development of a #research project proving inclusive spaces in physical activity for persons living with #dementia.

Almost time for opening ceremonies at #CAG_2023! If you’re here, stop by the exhibition hall to say hi!

We are delighted to share this video, created by the team behind the Knowledge, Scale-Up, Spread and Sustainability of Assistive Technology (KISSS-AT) project.
Watch it here 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=IMAf1D…

#UVicResearch @CanAssistUVic @UVicSoc @UVicGeog

#WorldMentalHealthDay
IALH Research Fellows Megan Ames and Brianna Turner are dedicated to studying factors associated to #YouthMentalHealth. They recently published an article exploring the connection between physical activity, self-concept and #depression in youth aged 15-29.

#WorldMentalHealthDay
The period between conception to one-year postpartum is associated w/ increased risk for onset & relapse of #mentalhealth conditions for women. IALH Fellow Christine Ou recently published an article on this important focus of care:
frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

Join @uvic_healthinfo TOMORROW (Oct 4) at 10:00AM PT for their 2023 Seminar Series.

Dr. Mihail Popescu @mizzou will present “Monitoring technologies for aging in place - the Missouri experience”.

ow.ly/qNSO50PPuy0 #DigitalHealth
#HealthTech #UVicResearch

Some food for thought on this #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons

#Aging #AgingIsAPrivilege

For #IDOP2023, we are re-sharing this news article "How to Live to 100—And Love It!" which includes IALH Fellow Stuart MacDonald (#UVic Psych)

In the article, he discusses the importance of being physically active in conjunction with social interaction.

readersdigest.ca/health/healthy…

#NationalSeniorsDay

Today we celebrate and acknowledge the contributions and vital role older adults have in our homes, communities and workplaces.

👏👏👏Congrats to IALH Postdoctoral Fellow Tyrone Curtis (@UVicHsd) on receiving a 2023 Trainee Award from @HlthResearchBC for his project "#HIVPrevention for Underserved Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Community-Based Mixed Methods Exploration of Access Needs and Preferences".

Congrats to IALH Postdoctoral Fellow @hiphywiphy (@UVicMedSciences) on receiving a 2023 Trainee Award from @HlthResearchBC for his project "The Impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection/COVID-19 and the Microglial Contribution on the Development and Severity of Parkinson's Disease".

👏👏👏Congratulations to IALH Research Fellow Nancy Clark (@UVicNursing) on receiving a Michael Smith Health Research BC 2023 #ScholarAward for her project "Promoting Integrate Mental Health Care Services and Supports for Refugees in BC"

#uvicresearch #MentalHealth #BC

Join us on Wed. Oct. 11 at 9am for this one-day conference presented by IALH's Health Services & Systems and Populations & Health Research Clusters.
All are welcome!

For more information including the full program, see TinyURL.com/UVicDataAccess

Jessica Percy Campbell, a former IALH Student Affiliate, has recently completed her PhD in @uvicpoli. She shared her #dissertation research which explored the growing relationship between older adults and #SmartHome technology.

Read here:
uvic.ca/research/centr…

🎶📢Attention #UVic students! @_VoicesInMotion is a choir for caregivers, persons with #MemoryLoss and students. They are looking for @uvic students to join. Stop by the orientation session on Wed. Sept 20 at the Multifaith Centre for more info!

@CHEERSLabUVIC @GEHealthCare

IALH Postdoc Nathan Lewis is 👀 for individuals aged 60+ to participate with a study partner (friend, family member, neighbour) aged 18+ in a #UBC study entitled Allies in Health.

For more info, see blogs.ubc.ca/alliesstudy/

In celebration of #WorldBrainDay, we are re-sharing a virtual showcase of the Brain Art Competition that was put on by IALH's Brain Health Research cluster earlier this year. #BridgingScienceAndArt #BrainHealth #uvic

Watch here: youtu.be/OMtwhw5meTc.

📢 Exciting News! IALH is currently hiring for TWO positions with the #CLSA Study. See uvic.ca/research/centr… for details.

#NowHiring #CareerOpportunity

📢Attention all #uvic students conducting research in #aging. The application process for 2023/2024 IALH Student Awards is now open!

Visit: uvic.ca/research/centr…

IALH Research Fellow Dr. Nathan Lachowsky (@Uvic_PHSP) has been recognized with an Excellence in Research Award by the Canadian Association for HIV Research (@CAHR_ACRV) for his work on improving the lives of individuals who are living with HIV or at risk.
bit.ly/3JHZKm3

Congrats to IALH Research Fellows Josh Giles and Helen Monkman, and Student Affiliate Tess Carswell on receiving a @cihr Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis Inclusive Research Excellence Prize for Patient Engagement.

bit.ly/3O2ndkt