Centre on Aging and Health, University of Regina

Are you supporting a family member or friend living in long-term care?

Researchers at the University of Regina are recruiting family members and friends who support someone living in long-term care for a study on a single-session, online program to support caregiver well-being.

What’s involved?
• 100% online
• One-time, self-guided session

Interested? Learn more by viewing the poster, or check your eligibility here: https://uregina.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2rdshQCOjY9uBcG

Dr. Sally Chivers' 2025-2026 CAH Distinguished Public Lecture, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." is now available on YouTube:

2025-2026 CAH Distinguished Lecture: "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging." - Dr. Sally Chivers "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging."Dr. Sally Chivers (Trent University)We’re surrounded by messages that tell us to fear getting old. It’s tempting to reassure o...

TOMORROW!

Join us in recognition of the Dana Foundation's Brain Awareness Week for "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?", a public screening of documentary-style news segments on dementia and innovations long-term care, followed by a panel discussion on opportunities and barriers to adopting these types of innovations, and a Q & A with the audience.

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:30pm
Education Auditorium (EA 106)
Main U of R Campus, 3737 Wascana Parkway

Join the U of R's Centre on Aging and Health for our public 2026 Brain Awareness Week event, "Dementia Care in Canada: Can We Do Better?" on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:30pm.

There will be a screening of documentary-style news segments about dementia and innovations in long-term care, followed by a panel discussion. Panelists will discuss whether Canada can do better, barriers to adopting these types of innovations, and there will be a Q & A with the audience.

Education Auditorium (EA 106), Main U of R Campus
Open to the public. Free admission.

Parking is free after 5:00pm in all surface Public, M & Z lots. Lots 3, 6 & 2 recommended (accessible parking available). Time limits on parking apply where signed.

We are pleased to announce that the 2025-2026 CAH Distinguished Public Lecture will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 6:30pm! Speaker Dr. Sally Chivers (Trent University) will deliver her talk, "Don't Panic! It's Just Aging."

U of R Main Campus, Education Auditorium (EA 106). Open to the Public. Free admission.

Free parking after 5pm in all surface public, M & Z lots. Parking lots 3, 6, 2 recommended. * ‎Please note: 30 min. & 2 hr. public parking time limits always enforced (as indicated by signs). *

The 2026 Winter edition of the CAH newsletter contains stories about:

Research on menopause with Canada Research Chair and CAH Member Dr. Jennifer Gordon, upcoming CAH spring public event announcements, CAH relaunching its pool of older adult research participants, the CAH Director’s induction as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and a welcome to new Aging Studies graduate students.
https://research.uregina.ca/cah/news/read-the-latest-cah-newsletter-issue-41/

Do you know of an innovative approach to health or wellness services for older adults in Regina?

Nominate an individual/organization for the CAH Innovation in Health & Wellness Award! Nomination deadline extended to Nov. 30, 2025.

The award recognizes Regina-based individuals, groups, or organizations who have introduced innovations or innovative approaches to health or wellness services or service provision; or who have conducted field research to evaluate programs or services for older adults.

Services may be related to healthcare, mental health, exercise, nutrition, social participation and inclusion, and/or community support. The award will be presented during a public Centre on Aging and Health event, such as the CAH's annual Distinguished Lecture.

For more info & online form: https://research.uregina.ca/cah/about-cah/innovation-in-health-wellness-award/

Are you curious about how you can make your communities more age-friendly and accessible? Or maybe you have a passion for making positive changes in your community?

Using the “lens” and life experiences of older adults, Age-Friendly Regina works to build a community where people of all ages can live safely, enjoy good health and be included.

Join us on October 22nd, 2025, to hear about how Age-Friendly Regina is influencing others in the community and how you can get involved!

Visit: https://lnkd.in/gqS_jVcg

Do you know of an innovative approach to health or wellness services for older adults in Regina? Nominations are open for the U of R's Centre on Aging and Health (CAH) Award for Innovation in Health and Wellness!

Nomination deadline extended to Nov. 30, 2025.

The award recognizes Regina-based individuals, groups, or organizations who have introduced innovations or innovative approaches to health or wellness services or service provision; or who have conducted field research to evaluate programs or services for older adults.

Services may be related to healthcare, mental health, exercise, nutrition, social participation and inclusion, and/or community support. The award will be presented during a public Centre on Aging and Health event, such as the CAH's annual Distinguished Lecture.

For more info/online nomination form, visit: https://research.uregina.ca/cah/about-cah/innovation-in-health-wellness-award/

Age-Friendly Regina (AFR) is a local community-based committee launched in 2018 by the Saskatchewan Seniors Mechanism (SSM) as part of a World Health Organization initiative. The AFR Steering Committee wishes to invite all those interested in becoming involved with Age-Friendly Regina to join its upcoming Stakeholder Gathering (see attached invitation).

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time: 1:30-3:30pm
Location: Regina Public Library Glen Elm Branch
1601 Dewdney Ave. E., Regina, SK

For more information, please contact: [email protected].