The Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging's Aging Insights newsletter features aging-related research, education, and community initiatives that involve or may be of interest to UCalgary campus community members. | |
ICanWALK Research
Over one-third of Canadians aged 75 and older use walking aids such as canes, crutches, and walkers to improve their mobility and balance. However, the use of walking aids may result in upper body pain, injury, and increased risk of falling. These risks likely increase when walking aid users are not properly fit with their devices or trained on how to use them. To address this, Maureen O'Brien (Master's Student) and research team Dr. Ranita Manocha and Cheryl Barnabe, of the University of Calgary, have developed a video-based interactive mobile application known as Improving Canadians' Walking Aid Learning, Skills and Knowledge© (ICanWALK©).
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The ICanWALK© app allows users to select a specific skill related to fitting or walking with their walking aid and watch an instructional video on that skill. They then videotape themselves while performing the skill and compare it to the instructional video while being guided through a series of assessment questions. In their study, after using the ICanWALK© app twice, participants experienced a 13% increase in balance confidence. Furthermore, feedback from participants has been promising, with many finding the app easy to use and understand. Participants have also reported an improvement in their overall mobility. The ultimate goal is to make the ICanWALK© app available to all Canadians, increasing the accessibility of walking aid training, and improving the care of older adults. | |
May 22, 2024
Alum's first-hand experience as a mature student inspires legacy gift, Read more
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April 8, 2024
Hackathon encourages digital health solutions from graduate students in nursing and engineering, Read more
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March 28, 2024
New clinical guidelines and toolkit aim to light the way forward for those affected by dementia, Read more
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March 28, 2024
A prescription for female fitness, Read more
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Arthritis Society Canada Ignite Innovation Grants 2024
Application deadline: June 25, 2024
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UCalgary Transdisciplinary Connector Grant
Application deadline: August 15, 2024
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UCalgary VPR Catalyst Grant
Application deadline: August 15, 2024
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ADDF-Harrington Scholar Program
Application deadline: August 26, 2024
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June 3-9
City Wide Events
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Seniors' Week is June 3-9, 2024 with a number of events happening across the city.
Visit the Telus Spark Science Centre, meet-up for coffee, tea, and conversation, join a fitness or recreation class, learn about fire and fall safety, learn to water color, see a play, and so much more.
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High-risk Albertans Urged to Get Another COVID-19 Vaccination
CBC News: May 7, 2024
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Gen X and Baby Boomer Students Are Changing the Way I Teach
Business Insider: May 7, 2024
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The Current: How Hospitals, Long-term Care Impact Older Adults
CBC The Current: March 2024
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Learn about the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging's activities this past year, Read here | |
Older adult mental health and well-being: What is the issue? from the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Learn more | |
The Disrupt Aging Collection® - Getty Images and the American Association of Retired Persons are proud to present a new collection that redefines what it means to get older, Check out the collection | |
News to share? We would love to learn about your research, an award you received, a grant you received, or an event you are attending. Please send us your content! | | |
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The Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging is a cross-faculty aging hub whose mission is to create an ecosystem for innovation in age-inclusive environments, practices, and policies. We are focused on catalyzing networks and leading collaborative innovations centered on older adults through education, research, and community engagement. Our vision is to achieve optimal health and well-being for older adults driven by evidence and in an inclusive manner.
The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).
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