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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba
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The Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, was established on July 1, 1982, with a mandate to serve as a focal point for the conduct of research on aging.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 23d
Join the Centre on Aging @umanitoba.bsky.social for our first Speaker Series of the year.
Dr. Peter Donahue, Dean, Faculty of Social Work; Centre on Aging Research Affiliate, will present on Oct 30 | 2:30–3:30 PM, via Zoom
Free to attend, but registration is required: tinyurl.com/5ywfwaae
Logo is a design of a bison walking on a path under the northern lights with a prairie landscape and the flame representing reconciliation below. Text UM Centre on Aging Text reads The revolving closet door: 2SLGBTQIA+ Aging in relation to health and well-being. October 30, 2:30 – 3:30 PM via Zoom. Dr. Peter Donahue Dean, Faculty of Social Work on light blue background with decorative elements in top left and right bottom corner. QR code opens Zoom registration link page.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 20h
Research Affiliate Dr. Ruth Barclay is a co-author
Chieh-ling Yang, et al. An Intensive Upper Extremity Program Coupled With a Wearable Device for Poststroke Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of People With Stroke, Physical Therapy, pzaf101, doi.org/10.1093/ptj/...
An Intensive Upper Extremity Program Coupled With a Wearable Device for Poststroke Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study of the Perspectives of People With Stroke
ABSTRACTObjective. The Virtual Arm Boot Camp program (V-ABC) was one of the first virtually delivered upper extremity exercise programs coupled with a nove
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 21h
‪Join the Centre on Aging later this month for our first Speaker Series of the year.
Dr. Peter Donahue, Dean, Faculty of Social Work; Centre on Aging Research Affiliate, will present on Oct 30 | 2:30–3:30 PM, via Zoom
Free to attend, but registration is required: tinyurl.com/5ywfwaae
Logo is a design of a bison walking on a path under the northern lights with a prairie landscape and the flame representing reconciliation below. Text UM Centre on Aging Text reads The revolving closet door: 2SLGBTQIA+ Aging in relation to health and well-being. October 30, 2:30 – 3:30 PM via Zoom. Dr. Peter Donahue Dean, Faculty of Social Work on light blue background with decorative elements in top left and right bottom corner. QR code opens Zoom registration link page.
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 2d
Hopes high as province names first seniors advocate
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Hopes high as province names first seniors advocate
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 2d
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Seniors' advocate to start Nov. 12, pending legislature approval | CBC News
Manitoba's NDP government has followed through on a 2023 election campaign commitment to hire a new seniors' advocate.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 2d
How to maintain good cognitive health at any age
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How to maintain good cognitive health at any age
Recent studies show that it’s possible to maintain good cognitive health as we age with certain leisure activities and pursuits that stimulate the brain.
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 2d
Manitoba seniors advocate named
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Manitoba seniors advocate named
Manitoba’s first seniors advocate is Leigh Anne Caron. She is set to start work Nov. 12. Her appointment was noted in Monday’s order paper for the Manitoba Legislative Assembly. A government resolutio...
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 2d
Op-Ed: Good policy shouldn't retire at 65 www.canadianaffairs.news/2025/09/30/o...
Op-Ed: Good policy shouldn't retire at 65
Before age 65, disability programs encourage people to work. After 65, seniors’ programs punish work and even volunteerism
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 5d
The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of Oct 3 is now online: mailchi.mp/87e9d1967e3b...
In this issue: find out about ageism awareness week, register for upcoming Centre events, find resources on aging, learn about the Micro-certificate in Facilitating Older Adult Learning, & more!
Text Centre on Aging beside logo. Logo is a design of a bison walking on a path under the northern lights with a prairie landscape and the flame representing reconciliation below. Text University of Manitoba. Beneath logo text reads biweekly updates
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 7d
October 1 marks National Seniors Day in Canada and the International Day of Older Persons.

We recognize and celebrate all the contributions that older people make in our life not just today, but everyday!

#NationalSeniorsDay #IDOP
Decorative shapes in different colours. Text Celebrate National Seniors Day Oct 01. #NationalSeniorsDay. Government of Canada logo. Image on right of a grandmother hugging her granddaughter. Image on left an older man and woman are seated and smiling.
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 9d
It was exciting being at the launch of the ESSENCE project, with Dr. Tracey Peter, Vice-Provost (Academic Affairs), Deans and Professors Emeriti/Seniors Scholars. To learn more about the research and project link here www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... and here umanitoba.ca/retirees/pro....
Picture of a speaker (Dr. Tracey Peter) with a slide which says "Emeriti & Senior Scholars Engaged in Navigating Continued Excellence (ESSENCE) Project.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 9d
Join the Centre on Aging
@umanitoba.bsky.social
for our first Speaker Series of the year.
Dr. Peter Donahue, Dean, Faculty of Social Work; Centre on Aging Research Affiliate, will present on Oct 30 | 2:30–3:30 PM, via Zoom
Free to attend, but registration is required: tinyurl.com/5ywfwaae
Logo is a design of a bison walking on a path under the northern lights with a prairie landscape and the flame representing reconciliation below. Text UM Centre on Aging Text reads The revolving closet door: 2SLGBTQIA+ Aging in relation to health and well-being. October 30, 2:30 – 3:30 PM via Zoom. Dr. Peter Donahue Dean, Faculty of Social Work on light blue background with decorative elements in top left and right bottom corner. QR code opens Zoom registration link page.
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 12d
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Independent Manitoba seniors' protection office only way to quickly restore public confidence: report | CBC News
The commissioner hired to create a new office to better protect seniors in care says the only option to restore public confidence and create impartiality is to make it independent from the government,...
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 10d
"...other ideas for reducing stress on hospitals and care homes, [include] enhanced home care that keeps people at home longer, supportive housing and...homes in the community where staff can care for smaller groups of seniors."
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ER wait times show health-care system not meeting needs of patients, Doctors Manitoba president says | CBC News
Dozens of people were in hospitals waiting for a space in a personal care home over a six-week period this summer, according to Winnipeg Regional Health Authority numbers.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 12d
If you're a University of Manitoba student, join us for the next STAR meeting!

Making the connection: Translating your student experience to a career in aging or beyond
Oct 15 | 12:30–1:30 PM | via Zoom
Lisa MacPherson, Career Consultant & Career Services Lead Coordinator
RSVP: [email protected]
A young woman sits with an older man at a table while they look at a laptop screen in an office. Text Making the connection: Translating your student experience to a career in aging or beyond October 15, 2025, 12:30–1:30 PM, via Zoom, Lisa MacPherson, UM Career Consultant & Career Services Lead Coordinator, RSVP: star@umanitoba.ca. At bottom left is QR code linking to the STAR web page. On right bottom is the logo. Text STAR Students Targeting Aging Research. On the right a bar graph is trending upwards, with each bar in a different colour. Above the chart is a jagged line moving upward with a star at the end point.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 12d
Centre on Aging Research Affiliates Drs. Kristin Reynolds, Lesley Koven, Corey Mackenzie, and Nancy Newall are co-authors on this paper
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 12d
Recent article by Centre on Aging affiliates
Reynolds KAA, Kudar K, Joshi J, et al. (2025) Telephone-based group mental health support for older adults in central Canada: pilot acceptability and effectiveness findings of The CONNECT Program. Front. Public Health. 13:1541583. doi.org/10.3389/fpub...
Frontiers | Telephone-based group mental health support for older adults in central Canada: pilot acceptability and effectiveness findings of The CONNECT Program
BackgroundThough experiences of anxiety, depression, loneliness, and social isolation are prevalent among older adults, treatment access is limited. In centr...
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 14d
Small home with a big heart

"The [Convalescent Home], which was the province’s first personal care home, has been honoured by Elder Care Review for providing the “top senior home care in North America” for 2025."
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Winnipeg care home garners North American award
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 15d
Your age shouldn’t put you off learning a new language – what the research says
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Your age shouldn’t put you off learning a new language – what the research says
There is no age limit to our ability to learn a new language.
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 15d
Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Mirella Veras is lead author
Veras M, Auger LP, Sigouin J, Gheidari N, Nelson ML, Miller WC, Hudon A, Kairy D. Ethics and Equity Challenges in Telerehabilitation for Older Adults: Rapid Review. JMIR Aging 2025;8:e69660
doi: 10.2196/69660
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 15d
Housing review, service fixes top priority list presented to incoming seniors advocate
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Housing review, service fixes top priority list presented to incoming Manitoba seniors advocate
More seniors will end up homeless if the province doesn’t address the need for affordable assisted living for Manitobans living on less than $2,000 a month, says a coalition of seniors organizations.
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 15d
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Long-term care review, housing options for older adults are priorities for new seniors advocate: Coalition | CBC News
A coalition of seniors groups is pressing the Manitoba government to make changes to the housing options available and the deteriorating living conditions faced by older adults, while laying down a nu...
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 16d
Dr. Thompson is a co-author
Kaasalainen S, Thompson G, McCleary L, et al. “Help with rowing the boat”: Implementing and evaluating the Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care program in four Canadian provinces. Palliative Care and Social Practice. 2025;19. doi:10.1177/26323524251369121
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 17d
Centre Affiliate Dr. Ruth Barclay is a co-author

Su T.-T., Barclay R. et al. The impact of outdoor walking interventions on frailty among older adults with mobility limitations: Findings from the Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) study. (2025) PloS one, 20 (9). DOI: doi.org/10.1371/jour...
The impact of outdoor walking interventions on frailty among older adults with mobility limitations: Findings from the Getting Older Adults Outdoors (GO-OUT) study
Objective Diverse strategies are needed to reduce frailty. This study evaluated the effects of two behavioural interventions targeting outdoor walking on reducing the level of frailty among community-...
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Centre on Aging University of Manitoba @um-coaging.bsky.social · 19d
The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of Sept 19 is now online: mailchi.mp/d0ef4cc6fd48...

In this issue, register for upcoming Centre events, get ready for IDOP on Oct 1, participate in a research study, register for conferences, & more!
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Michelle Porter @um-coa-porter.bsky.social · 20d
"Burnett's report [related to replacing the Protection for Persons in Care Office] will be released at the end of September or early October..."

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Overhaul of seniors' protection office on hold as $1M report sits on health minister's desk | CBC News
A $1 million report, written after a recommendation to dissolve the Manitoba office that protects seniors in care, has been sitting on the health minister's desk since December, leaving the future of ...
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