Michelle M. Porter, PhD, Director
Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Managementumanitoba.ca/centres/aging/… Winnipeg, ManitobaJoined May 2018
Got plans for May 8? Join us at the Age-Friendly University Showcase | 2nd flr multi-purpose room | Fort Garry Campus
Learn about events, supports & learning opportunities @umanitoba for older people & the community
Showcasing age-friendly supports at UM news.umanitoba.ca/?p=196377
Due to technical difficulties, this week's epidemiology report is delayed. The next #Covid19MB and seasonal flu data report will be available next week at bit.ly/3AqQjTa.
The first @CochraneCanada CAN-PCC Prevention Guideline recommendation is out:
*We suggest masking for asymptomatic adults in community settings be used for the prevention of COVID-19 infection to prevent COVID-19 condition.* (Cond Rec, Low Cert Evidence)
The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of May 3 is now online: mailchi.mp/735238d32afe/c…
In this issue, register for the Symposium by May 5, find out how to connect with our exhibitors and visit the Age-Friendly University Showcase on May 8, & more!
Listen in to The BBC Conversation’s interview with Alana Officer from the WHO’s Demographic Change and Healthy Ageing Unit and Lina Walker from AARP where they discuss the impact of ageism around the world and across the life course.
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Get up close & personal! Read about the Centre on Aging's Spring Research Symposium taking place May 8 on the Fort Garry Campus.
Research in aging: up close and personal news.umanitoba.ca/?p=196382
At 78, she was a senior living co. employee of the year. After a brief hospitalization, fired. Now the firm must pay a $78K age discrimination EEOC settlement eeoc.gov/newsroom/coven…
We're just 5 days away!
Hosted by the Centre on Aging, we invite you to join us on May 8 to learn about events, programs, &initiatives across the @umanitoba that support & engage older people.
No registration required!
Multi-purpose room | UMSU University Centre
9 am–3:30 pm
"Research from 2017 by the Advisory Council on Economic Growth indicates that increasing the number of older workers in the workforce could increase Canada’s economic performance by $56 billion."
winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analys…
Very much appreciate @CIHR_IA highlighting recipients of the Voluntary Sector Knowledge Mobilization Grant!
Active Aging Canada will be creating a directory of "everything physical activity & older adults". Look out for the input survey in coming months!
tinyurl.com/4rb3stww
Get to know our exhibitors better! Find out resources, programs, and services that support older people in the community by visiting our exhibitors at the upcoming 41st Spring Research Symposium: umanitoba.ca/centre-on-agin…
Special thanks to our exhibitor sponsor, The Wellington
Affiliate Dr. Nancy Newall is a co-author
Oremus, M. et al. (2024). The association between memory, COVID-19 testing, and COVID-19 incidence in middle-aged and older adults: a prospective analysis of the CLSA. Aging, Neuropsychology, and Cognition, 1–18. doi.org/10.1080/138255…
We've partnered with places like FortWhyte Alive, Dalnavert Museum and more to bring you dementia-friendly ways to explore and learn in Winnipeg. Get outside and join us for one of our community partner programs - learn more on our website. alzheimer.mb.ca/discover-explo…
We're just 9 days from the Centre on Aging's upcoming Spring Symposium on May 8, taking place on the @umanitoba Fort Garry Campus.
Hear our presenters, visit the poster session, exhibitors & Age-Friendly University Symposium.
Registration closes on May 5: forms.office.com/r/RKMcZyTNMM
Join us May 14 at Noon ET for the next #CLSAwebinar.
Shawna Hopper and Dr. John Best of @SFUGero will present “Exploring relationships between social isolation and cognitive change in the CLSA.”
To register: ow.ly/b1gl50Rp9s0
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