#CAG_2024 : AGEnts of Change -- abstract deadline extended! Be sure to submit your abstracts before the final deadline of May 1, 2024! buff.ly/3W045YB Student Connection Dr. Stephanie Chamberlain

We are excited to see everyone in Edmonton this October!

I’m hiring 2 Research Assistants to support knowledge synthesis projects related to health professional regulation. Interested or know someone who might be? Apply here: careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/S1…

Call for Abstracts! #CAG_2024 : AGEnts of Change: Unraveling Complexity and
Advancing Transformation, October 24-26, 2024 in Edmonton! Submit your abstracts: buff.ly/3HVZHla Student Connection

What do you think about the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) name?

Does the term “patient” resonate with you?

Take a look at what others have proposed and have your say on a potential new name for the program:

letstalk-cihr.ca/spor-refresh

New trainee #FundingOpportunity !

Back by popular demand: we’re offering travel awards for trainees to participate in a Summer Institute in Sex and Gender+ Science! Build your capacity and learn from experts in the field.

📅 Apply by March 1

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Check out our latest paper 'The (un)caring experienced by racialized and/or ethnoculturally diverse residents in supportive living' in #BMCGeriatrics Andrea Gruneir Implementing Research for Equity in Aging (IREA) bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11…

Thank you to 850+ delegates for making the #CAG_2023 conference a success, and congrats to Alexandra Fiocco for organizing the exciting program of #gerontology in Canada and abroad. CdnAssocGero and Student Connection look forward to seeing you in Edmonton for #CAG_2024 chaired by Dr. Stephanie Chamberlain!

Trainees, time to apply. I look forward to meeting you @ubc #Vancouver

This is such important work. My work on residents without family/friend guardians found that the family of other residents often brought in clothing, personal care items, and invited the residents to social activities. This support was critical but is largely unrecognized.

I'm hiring! If you or anyone you know is passionate about older adults, loneliness, and health services, check out my posting for a Research Associate position careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A1…

Are you working on a book project or finishing up your PhD dissertation on themes relating to #ageing , #migration , and #mobilities ? Consider applying for a writing fellowship with our research group in Göttingen. More details here: mmg.mpg.de/1071150/2023-0… MPI MMG Göttingen

If you are interested in loneliness and unmet health care needs, check out our new paper using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) data.
bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/3/e…
Andrea Gruneir Rachel Savage Paula Rochon Sue Bronskill

Matthias Hoben Dr. Stephanie Chamberlain Carole A Estabrooks, many others*, and I have a new paper out on nursing home resident and care provider perceptions of quality care. It's pretty good, if I don't say so myself :) rdcu.be/c67fO
cc Translating Research in Elder Care SALTY

Exciting development for Trent University. Brand new MA in aging that combines research, theory, and a practicum. Accepting applications NOW for fall 2023. #gerotwitter

NEW Episode of PEP Talks! Dr. Andrea Gruneir (Andrea Gruneir) talks about how #citizenengagement has shaped research to impact elder care. #livedexperience Translating Research in Elder Care

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Interested in a postdoctoral position, embedded in my program of research evaluating the impact of older adult day program settings on individuals living with dementia and their caregivers? Then check out the full job posting here: rb.gy/sqdyn6.

#FundingOpportunity : CIHR Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) Early Career Transition Award, in partnership with BrightFocus Foundation Fighting Blindness Canada @Azrielifdn Alzheimer Society of Canada

Application deadline: May 2023
Details: researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtn…

Happy to see this work finally published! NS Centre on Aging Emily Hubley Mary Jean Hande (she/her)

The National Resource Centre on 2SLGBTQI Aging was created to help #2SLGBTQI older Canadians and their caregivers access equitable and comprehensive support and care. It's a project of the NIA and Egale Canada. 2slgbtqi-aging.ca