Archive
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New AGE-WELL Book | Autonomy and Independence: Aging in an Era of Technology
February 01, 2022AGE-WELL embarked on an AgeTech book series project in 2019 on AGE-WELL’s Challenge... read more
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Seniors and Technology | Presentation at COSCO 2021
November 08, 2021SFU STAR Director, Andrew Sixsmith, attended the Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of BC... read more
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Responding to the BC Vaccine Card Rollout
November 05, 2021The SFU STAR Institute and 411 Seniors Centre Society conducted a rapid evaluation of the BC... read more
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AGE-WELL by Region
October 28, 2021AGE-WELL, Canada's Technology and Aging Network, has had a huge impact across the nation. Take a... read more
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AgeTech Innovation Week - Hosted by AGE-WELL
October 11, 2021AgeTech Innovation Week from October 4-8, 2021 was a unique new event for anyone with an... read more
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SFU STAR | Science and Engineering Ethics Journal Topical Collection
October 01, 2021SFU STAR Institute and the Science and Engineering Ethics Journal are collaborating on a... read more
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AGE-WELL | RATE Journal Special Collection
September 01, 2021AGE-WELL and the Journal of Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies Engineering... read more
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OSMS-BC (Open Source Medical Supplies British Columbia)
June 03, 2021OSMS-BC (Open Source Medical Supplies British Columbia) is a BC-based branch of Open Source Medical... read more
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AGE-WELL | Healthcare Management Forum AgeTech Special Edition
May 15, 2021The Canadian College of Health Leaders and AGE-WELL NCE are collaborating on a special edition of... read more
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Dementia Connections Magazine Free Summer 2021 Issue
May 17, 2021The Dementia Connections magazine is offering a free digital copy of their Summer 2021... read more
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Top 10 insights from citizens & stakeholders - Tech use in Canadian LTC
May 04, 2021SFU STAR Director, Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, presented in a webinar hosted by McMaster Health Forum... read more
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The Future of Technology and Aging in Canada Roadshows
April 08, 2021For the last 6 years, AGE-WELL has served as a catalyst for technology-based solutions to help... read more
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411 Seniors - SFU STAR Report | Information and Referral Services to Seniors in B.C.
March 12, 2021411 Seniors Centre Society, in partnership with SFU STAR, has published a new report... read more
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Stronger Together Supercluster Project
February 09, 2021Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health, led by Curatio, launched... read more
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New AGE-WELL Book | Knowledge, Innovation, and Impact: A Guide to the Engaged Health Researcher
January 26, 2021A new AGE-WELL book, developed in partnership with SFU STAR, titled Knowledge, Innovation... read more
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Age-Friendly Living Ecosystem (AFLE) Project
January 18, 20211. Virtual Co-Creation Camp 1 (May 2020) Summary Poster Graphic Illustrations Key Thematic... read more
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COVID-19 and AgeTech - Experiences and Lessons
January 11, 2021Check out SFU STAR Director Andrew Sixsmith's article titled COVID-19 and AgeTech published in... read more
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The COVID-19 Solutions Guide (Second Edition)
December 17, 2020The COVID-19 Solutions Guide provides an easy-to-follow overview of what’s going on in the world... read more
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New AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub at UNBC
November 25, 2020AGE-WELL launched it's fourth National Innovation Hub - the Centre for Technology Adoption for... read more
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New AGE-WELL Poll: Increased Tech Use in Older Adults Due to COVID-19
November 20, 2020COVID-19 has significantly increased the use of many technologies among older... read more
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New AGE-WELL Navigating AgeTech Webinar Series
November 13, 2020This new AGE-WELL webinar series aims to help careproviders - both formal and informal - to... read more
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European Week of Active and Healthy Ageing 2020
November 13, 2020The European Week of Active and Healthy Ageing took place from November 2-9, 2020 and was attended... read more
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Shaw Community Link Episode: Aging with Attitude
November 06, 2020Professors across Canada, including SFU STAR Director Andrew Sixsmith, came together to discuss... read more
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AGE-WELL/Lumino Health - Healthy at Home Guide Launch
November 04, 2020We're excited to share that AGE-WELL and AGE-WELL joint Scientific Director and SFU STAR Director... read more
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New AGE-WELL Book | AgeTech, Cognitive Health, and Dementia
October 11, 2020AGE-WELL embarked on an AgeTech book series project in 2019 on AGE-WELL’s Challenge... read more
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New Aging in Place Challenge Program
October 20, 2020The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is launching a new challenge program in the area of... read more
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ISG 12th World Conference on Gerontechnology
October 07, 2020ISG 2020 took place on Oct 7-9, 2020 virtually. The theme was "Measures to achieve better... read more
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Michael Smith Foundation Article: COVID-19 Is Testing The Ability Of Canada’s Health Research System
August 26, 2020In Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research's (MSFHR) latest issue of Forward Thinking,... read more
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YOUAREUNLTD Interview: Canada, We Need To Talk About COVID-19, Pandemics, Technology And The Way Forward
August 17, 2020Check out this opinion piece by AGE-WELL Scientific Directors Dr. Andrew Sixsmith (SFU STAR... read more
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Lumino Health Interview: Seniors, Technology and Staying Connected
July 21, 2020STAR Director Andrew Sixsmith connected with Lumino Health to discuss how technologies can keep... read more
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Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19
July 17, 2020Vulnerable: The Law, Policy and Ethics of COVID-19 confronts the vulnerabilities that have been... read more
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AGE-WELL invests over $10-million in 22 new research projects
July 10, 2020Today AGE-WELL announced the funding for 22 new research projects that leverage technology to... read more
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Home Micro Work Station in 1983
June 25, 2020State of the art home working in 1983 below... STAR Director Andrew Sixsmith did all... read more
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Living under COVID-19 restrictions: The experiences of older adults and caregivers
June 11, 2020To provide the AGE-WELL research and innovation community with greater insights into the... read more
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BCCPA Webinar: Navigating the uncertain waters of the pandemic wave together
June 11, 2020BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) hosted a webinar on June 11, 2020 to hear three... read more
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STAR Institute pleased to partner with a new Digital Technology Supercluster project
June 04, 2020The Stronger Together: Social Infrastructure for Community Health project will combine a... read more
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AGE-WELL Webinar: Connecting the Unconnected - Introducing FamliNet
June 03, 2020AGE-WELL hosted a webinar on June 3, 2020 to introduce FamliNet, a new app that aims to... read more
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SFU Change Makers Interview - Andrew Sixsmith
May 20, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed by Dr. Joy Johnson, SFU VP... read more
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AGE-WELL Webinar: Pandemic Perspectives from Older Adults and Caregivers
May 20, 2020AGE-WELL hosted a live forum on Pandemic Perspectives from Older Adults and Caregivers on May... read more
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PIQUE Interview: COVID-19 cuts across workplace generational boundaries
May 19, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed by Pique News... read more
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Canada’s Technology and Aging Network welcomes renewed federal funding
May 12, 2020AGE-WELL has received $21.9 million to improve quality of life for older adults and... read more
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ISG Webinar: Using Technology to Assist Older Adults in Coping with COVID-19
May 07, 2020The International Society for Gerontechnology (ISG) hosted a webinar to look at ways... read more
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United Nations - Policy Brief: The Impact of COVID-19 on older persons
May 01, 2020United Nations released a policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on older persons. "The... read more
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SFU Gerontologist Andrew Wister: Ageism in the COVID-19 crisis
April 29, 2020Dr. Andrew Wister, Professor of Gerontology at SFU and Director of SFU Gerontology department, was... read more
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Older Adult Stakeholder Workshops in SFU Gerontology Innovation Course
April 28, 2020Members of 411 Senior Centre Society participated in a series of stakeholder workshops... read more
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NanoGrans Blog: Exploring technology in a relevant, accessible, and fun way for older adults
April 27, 2020NanoGrans is an exciting new blog created by "Three ladies from two generations on a mission -... read more
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SFU Lunch 'N' Learn: Connecting Isolated Seniors at a Time of Disconnection
April 23, 2020SFU Vancouver hosted it's first virtual Lunch 'N' Learn event on April 23, 2020 and the featured... read more
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More Than Money Interview: Using Tech to Stay Connected
April 18, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed on the More than Money... read more
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Community-driven research supports seniors with technology
April 17, 2020SFU STAR Institute is using technology to help connect with isolated seniors. Read SFU Public... read more
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Senior podcasters take on tech: Connected with each other and the world
April 16, 2020Dr. Andrew Sixsmith, Director of SFU STAR Institute, was interviewed by The Canadian Press for an... read more
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SFU STAR Institute Real-World Output Guidelines and Templates Tool-kit
March 03, 2020SFU STAR Institute has developed a SFU STAR Institute Real-World Output Templates... read more
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An Exploration of Experiences of Transdisciplinary Research in Aging and Technology
January 30, 2020AGE-WELL Network's Crosscutting Activity 3 (CC3) Transdisciplinary Working team, led by... read more
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Older and Wiser: New technology can benefit our aging population
November 23, 2019This North Shore News article references SFU STAR Institute as well as the recent United... read more
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SFU STAR Institute Key Issues in Aging in the 21st Century Digital Booklet
November 07, 2019SFU STAR Insitute has launched it's Key Issues in Aging in the 21st Century digital booklet. This... read more
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CBC Spark Interview: How urban design can help people with dementia
September 27, 2019SFU STAR Institute Director Dr. Andrew Sixsmith participated in a CBC Spark episode to discuss how... read more
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Fact Book on Aging in British Columbia and Canada
September 17, 2019The 7th Edition of the Fact Book on Aging in BC is now available on the SFU Gerontology... read more
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AGE-WELL Media Release: Attitudes of Canadians 50+ toward technology, aging and health
September 16, 2019A new survey commissioned by the AGE-WELL Network and conducted by Environics Research,... read more
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'The final closet': Researcher seeks solutions for long-term care for LGBTQ seniors
August 02, 2019Professor Jacqueline Gahagan of Dalhousie University was interviewed by CBC News to discuss her... read more
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AGE-WELL NCE: Solutions for Healthy Aging
June 25, 2019AGE-WELL joint-Scientific Director and SFU STAR Institute Director Dr. Andrew Sixsmith was... read more
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Northern Health Science Alliance Signs MoU with Healthy Ageing Experts
June 04, 2019NHSA signs MoU with Canadian healthy ageing experts at BIO 2019 to drive knowledge exchange,... read more
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CIHR Summer Program in Aging 2018
May 27, 2018This year, the CIHR Institute of Aging (IA) partnered with Simon Fraser University’s Science and... read more
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SFU Creates Institute for Tech Research on Healthy Aging
January 30, 2017SFU STAR Institute is born! STAR Institute is a new research institute at Simon Fraser University... read more