'It brought back some memories:' Dementia study focuses on technology | Regina Leader-Post

A Regina Indigenous-based research facility is using technology to help Indigenous seniors with dementia.

MouvMat - Government of Canada invests in the innovative ideas of early career researchers | SSHRC

Canada’s researchers provide creative thinking and insight that help our health, environment, communities and economy thrive. Young researchers in particular are engaged in some of the most innovative projects across and between disciplines, but often face challenges accessing funds to support their work, despite its potential to deliver huge benefits to Canadians. That’s why the Government of Canada launched the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF): to provide funding that supports high-risk, high-reward, interdisciplinary and international research to help Canadian researchers make the next great discoveries in their fields.

Careteam - Dementia Society trying out a new app with the potential to make things simpler for people living with dementia | Ottawa Citizen

Sharon (not her real name) is sitting at home in Stittsville when a notification pops up on her phone.

Ably Medical - Nurse Burden (Video)

Director: Preben W. Hansen Script: Jon Frogner Cinematography: Preben W. Hansen / Matt Pain Edit: Preben W. Hansen Music: Trond G. Hansen Producer: Ketil W. Løkke…

LifeVIEW Interview with Rob Snow | 580 CFRA News Talk Radio

This week's Strategy Session (mostly) deals with today's provincial election in Alberta. We also learn about the LIFE-View program at Bruyère, and a motion at City Hall to declare a climate emergency.

Toronto HEARS - Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations May 2019 Newsletter | OSSCO

CAMH expands treatment model for Alzheimer’s agitation | YouAreUNLTD

Intuition Robotics - AI: Focus Turns to Ethical Standards for Intelligent Systems | Information Week

Should robots and other autonomous and intelligent systems be held to established ethical standards?

B-Temia - Putting the bio in tech: FierceBiotech tests a robotic 'dermoskeleton' | FierceBiotech

FierceBiotech editor Amirah Al Idrus tried out B-Temia's Keeogo, a "dermoskeletic" device that combines sensors, algorithms and motors to help people move.

The Business of Boomers is Booming | Forbes

Want to learn what's in the pipeline for boomers as they age? Attend one of Mary Furlong's boomer business summits. The thrice-yearly meetings take place in a revolving set of cities and feature panels of experts and start-ups pitching new ideas.

What’s Next Canada conference highlights innovations for seniors | Canadian Healthcare Technology

The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), in partnership with Mary Furlong & Associates, held its first-ever What's Next Canada Conference in March, bringing together experts and thought-leaders in aging and brain health to network and discuss current innovations in the care of seniors. By 2050, it's

YouQuest - Conservative MP Lisa Raitt on young onset Alzheimer's disease | CBC

Conservative MP Lisa Raitt calls Alzheimer's an illness that many fear and don't openly talk about. But she's working to change that. Raitt is the deputy leader of the opposition. Her husband Bruce Wood was 56 when he was diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer's. They are in Calgary this week to check out a new pilot program set up by YouQuest, an organization focusing on young onset dementia.