📢 CALLING ALL TRAINEES:   The CIHR-IA Summer Program in Aging 2025 is focused on training a healthcare workforce to meet the needs of older adults!   We’re excited to see the next generation gain new tools and training through SPA 2025!   Apply now: tinyurl.com/mr44edk7

Le 2025 Programme d’été sur le vieillissement se concentre sur la formation du personnel de la santé pour répondre aux besoins des personnes âgées!   Nous sommes impatients de voir la prochaine génération acquérir de nouveaux outils grâce au PEV 2025!   tinyurl.com/2j57rfwm

Fortunate to attend #CAG_2024 to hear about advances in research related to older persons' health and wellbeing and meet with outstanding trainees.

Wonderful discussion at #CAG_2024 about the impact of #ageism and #climatechange on the health and wellbeing of older Canadians - time for action and change.

L'IV des IRSC est heureux de financer jusqu'à 40 000 $ en bourses de voyage pour les étudiants participants à des conférences liées a note mandat. La date limite pour postuler est le 7 janvier 2025. Postulez maintenant.

CIHR IA is pleased to fund up to $40K in travel awards for trainees for travel to conferences relevant to our mandate. Deadline to apply is January 7, 2025. Apply now.

CIHR IA is proud to support Dr. Kelly O'Neil in her postdoctoral training as the 2024 HSIF. Dr. O’Neil’s project is well aligned with the CIHR – IA’s strategic plan. Congratulations!

Honoured that CIHR Institute of Aging is hosting the European JPND [Joint Program in Neurodegenerative Diseases] Management Board meeting in Montreal with over two dozen countries attending. Excellent discussions on partnerships to develop international research funding programs

Thank you to the close to 30 organizations that attended the Dementia Research and Innovation Funders Alliance, and are working together to advance Canadian goals to provide solutions and hope for those impacted by dementia and their caregivers.

Merci aux près de 30 organisations qui ont participé à la Dementia Research & Innovation Funders Alliance et qui travaillent ensemble pour faire avancer les objectifs canadiens afin d'apporter des solutions et de l'espoir aux personnes touchées par la démence et à leurs soignants

While I will still be here to post about CIHR Institute of Aging activities, I am also moving to a new platform with a difference focus. Please join me jane-rylett.bsky.social

L’IV des IRSC s'associe à Brain Canada pour soutenir l'annonce préliminaire de l'appel JPND Research 2025. Cette initiative vise à améliorer le bien-être et l'inclusion sociale des personnes en phase modérée et avancée de maladies neurodégénératives. tinyurl.com/ds5xdzx4

Funding opportunity announced for research on neurodegenerative disorders

Meilleurs vœux pour les fêtes de fin d’année et une bonne et heureuse année

Best wishes for the holiday season and a happy and healthy new year

Systemic ageism affects many aspects of society, from healthcare and employment to social inclusion. helpage.org/ageism

Looking forward to participating in the great panel on brain health in aging and Alzheimer's disease - thank you to Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives and Brain Canada for organizing

Proud to partner with over 30 organizations and agencies who are part of the dementia research and innovation ecosystem in Canada. Together we can make progress towards finding treatments and a cure for age related brain disorders and support for caregivers.

Excellent presentations today at World Dementia Council Summit on delivering change to treat and care for persons with dementia and their caregivers.

Attending the EU BrainHealth General Assembly in Riga Latvia to learn more about opportunities for research funding and partnership for Canadian researchers - there is considerable interest in advancing healthy brain aging.