Centre on Aging News Archive
Older caregivers struggling with extra burdens of home care during COVID-19
February 1, 2021 —
Older caregivers report struggling with increased levels of responsibility, stress and isolation due to COVID-19 and pandemic-related protocols
Free Press: Pandemic highlights widespread societal ageism
October 28, 2020 —
Dr. Michelle Porter weighs in
Prof honoured for improving lives of older Canadians
October 23, 2020 —
Dr. Verena Menec has been named a Distinguished Member of the Canadian Association on Gerontology
Three UM researchers to quickly investigate COVID-19’s knock-on effects
September 21, 2020 —
Helping the old, the young and the abused
CBC: Researchers follow senior drivers to better track their skills on the road
August 30, 2019 —
Study looks to help doctors determine when it's time to take away patients' keys
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Registration now open for summer research training institute
April 24, 2019 —
The program offers a variety of workshops designed to provide introductory research skills and knowledge for students, research assistants, research staff and faculty members
Research and International
What makes the University of Manitoba an age-friendly campus?
April 9, 2019 —
In 2016, the University of Manitoba became Canada’s first Age-friendly University. At that time, it joined a global network of Age-friendly Universities, established by Dublin City University in Ireland. Globally the network now extends to more than 50 universities.
We’re one age-friendly university
October 1, 2018 —
Our campuses host a thriving community that supports aging across the lifespan, not only academically, but mentally, physically and socially
Advancing collaborative care with older adults
October 1, 2018 —
The Centre on Aging offers a speaker series in which researchers have an opportunity to share insights in aging-related fields
Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management
Tips to help older adults stay physically active
April 5, 2018 —
This presentation will highlight ways that older adults can use physical activity to enhance their capacity, examine how age-friendly communities support and enable people to age actively, and keep healthy and fit.