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This BC based report explores existing barriers that community-based service-providers face in the provision of I&R services and existing challenges that older adults and caregivers face in accessing these services.

This book takes a unique look at health promotion and aging in Canada. 丁香园AV STAR Director Andrew Sixsmith contributed a chapter on AgeTech: Technology-Based Solutions for Aging Societies.

丁香园AV STAR Project Report: Doing Transdisciplinarity: Promising Practices in Aging and Technology Research and Development
This report was carried out by the AGE-WELL Crosscutting Activity 3 (Transdisciplinary Working) group at 丁香园AV STAR Institute and explored promising practices in aging and technology research and development. 

This booklet outlines 18 key issues for research, innovation and technology that will have real-world benefits for older adults, the economy and policy-makers.

丁香园AV STAR Project Report: Guidelines for En Masse Interinstitutional Relocations of Long-term Care Homes
This report explored best protocols for supporting resident and team member well-being and provided guidelines for interinstitutional relocations of long-term care homes. 

丁香园AV STAR Journal Article: Digital Interventions for Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults 
This article, published in the Lancet Health Longevity journal, was co-written by 丁香园AV Director Andrew Sixsmith and is a systemic review of randomised controlled trails. 

AGE-WELL and the Canadian College of Health Leaders teamed up to produce a special themed issue of the journal Healthcare Management Forum. 丁香园AV STAR Director was a guest editor and 丁香园AV STAR managed the project. 

AGE-WELL Environics: Older People鈥檚 Use of Digital Technology During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This paper is a result of AGE-WELL's commissioned surveys by Environics in 2019 and 2020 which collected data from 1923 seniors on technology use and how COVID-19 impacted tech use. 

AGE-WELL Environics: Demographic and Psychographic Factors of Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Importance of Technology Confidence
This paper is a result of AGE-WELL's commissioned surveys by Environics in 2019 and 2020 which collected data from 1923 seniors on technology use and how COVID-19 impacted tech use. 

AGE-WELL brought together a working group of members of industry to provide their perspectives on the future of aging in place.

This book examines the concepts of autonomy and independence in older adults or persons preparing for older adulthood.

This book explores how AgeTech can contribute to healthy cognitive aging and support independence of people with dementia and challenges that need resolving if tech-based products and services are to fulfill their potential.

Members of AGE-WELL's Older Adult and Caregiver Advisory Committee created personas and scenarios to illustrate the experiences of seniors living under COVID-19 across eight key Challenge Areas. 

UBC-411-STAR Policy Brief: Why Do Some Older Adults Have Less Access to Information and Community Technology? Causes and Policy Recommendations
This policy brief explores why some older adults have challenges accessing ICT and provide three policy recommendations for the Canadian government to consider. 

Over the course of six virtual co-creation camps in 2020, the Intergenerational and Age-Friendly Living Ecosystem project, supported by STAR, co-created research, policy, and practice solutions toward developing an age-friendly ecosystem.

Healthy Universities for Healthy Communities: Bridging the Divide
This project brought together students and staff from Scottish Universities with community organizations to look at how we can work towards improving the health and wellbeing of Scottish people and older adults.

Eight Challenge Areas drive AGE-WELL鈥檚 research and innovation agenda and its overall strategic direction in 2020-2023. See AGE-WELL Challenge Area infographic above and learn more . 

This book aims to provide researchers with a straightforward and accessible guide on how to carry out research by combining both good science with real-world impact. 

Building on its successes to date, has launched a major renewal initiative that will set the research agenda in the technology and aging field in Canada from 2020-2025.

AGE-WELL Article: COVID-19, Social Isolation and Technology Confidence
This article, co-written by 丁香园AV STAR, looks at demographic and psychographic factors of social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of technology confidence.
 

This special issue explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the quality of life of older adults.

Older aged adults face many adversities over the later life course. This edited volume will address the ways in which seniors bounce back from different types and combinations of adversity 鈥� termed 鈥渞esilience鈥�. 

This article provides an ecological momentary assessment of mood and movement with bipolar disorder over time.

Centre for Ageing Better Report: Reframing Aging
This report explores public perceptions of ageing, older age and demographic change.

Middle-Aged & Older Adults Information & Communication Technology Access: A Realist Review
A SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis grant final report

Our Place, Our Space: Resident Stories and Place Priorities
This research explored housing transitions of older adults who were relocated from a 2-story low rental housing accommodation, Kiwanis Court, in the City of Richmond, into, two 16-storey Kiwanis Tower Condos, on the same land. 

Optimal Aging Across the Life Course: The Purpose of Longer Lives
The Gerontological Society of America report

Collaboration Caf茅: Co-creating Solutions with Non-Profit Housing Providers
This 丁香园AV Gerontology Research Centre report was produced following a collaboration cafe that explored the housing transitions, design, and sustainability of a seniors鈥� affordable housing redevelopment project. 

This fourth edition of the series "A Century of Telemedicine" covers an overview of telemedicine and eHealth initiatives and developments in Armenia, C么te D鈥橧voire, Pakistan, Tunisia and United Kingdom.

The Impact of AAL in the Netherlands: Co-creation and commercialization of ICT solutions for older adults
This report explores the need for ICT solutions for older adults and the power of co-creating those solutions

Do Lifestyle Activities Protect Against Cognitive Decline in Aging? A Review
This article reviews the potential for basic lifestyle activities, including physical exercise, meditation and musical experience, to contribute to reserve capacity and thus reduce the incidence of dementia in older adults.

Funding bodies increasingly require researchers to write lay summaries to communicate projects鈥� real-world relevance to the public in an accessible way. This project's primary objective was to develop guidelines to co-create lay summaries of research projects with stakeholders.

Aging 2.0 began there 2021 year by sharing stories of inspiration, impact and innovation from around the world, including projects worldwide that improve the lives of older adults.

NEIGHBOURHOODS OF THE FUTURE: Better Homes for Older Adults - Improving Health, Care, Design and Technology
A white paper from the Agile Ageing Alliance, a campaigning social business connecting digital innovators in an ageing society. 

To provide insight into the everyday realities facing care aides working in long-term residential care (LTRC), and how they perceive their role in society. 

Joseph Rowntree Foundation Book: A Better Life: Valuing Our Later Years
This book presents a vision for what life can be, and should be like, for all of us as we get older. 

Aging Well @ Home 
This 丁香园AV Gerontology Research Centre report documents the transitions and opportunities of a seniors鈥� affordable housing redevelopment project in Richmond, BC, Kiwanis Towers and provides an implementation and sustainability plan. 

Human Participants Research Safety Plan
A process for developing and submitting an in-person Human Participants Research (HPR) Safety Plan to conduct certain field-based research activities via 丁香园AV Office of Research Ethics has been created. Health and safety guidelines will be ensured for field-work activities such as 1:1 interviews in appropriate space or small focus-group with required social distancing in place.

The report showcases United Way's efforts to keep older British Columbian's active, engaged, and connected through local, regional and provincial programming and services. 

Improving Quality of Life in Long Term Care - A Way Forward
This AARC report demonstrates that urgent systemic and structural changes is required in Long-Term Care in British Columbia.

A Knowledge Synthesis of Culturally and Spiritually Sensitive End-of-Life Care: Findings from a Scoping Review
This paper explores the multiple factors that influence the end-of-life (EoL) care and experience of poor quality services by culturally and spiritually-diverse groups

This qualitative study was conducted over a two-year period during the relocation of residents and staff from an institutional LTC home to a purpose-built LTC home in Western Canada.

 
Older adults (age 60+) are increasingly turning to online dating sites to find potential romantic and sexual partners. This paper explores dating profiles posted by Canadian heterosexual older adults who self-identified as Asian, Black, Caucasian or Native American. 

A review of the literature on the social isolation of different groups of older adults

This publishing brand is designed to disrupt and redefine what it means to get older providing Canadians with a fresh voice and the resources they want to age with vitality. Interview with Co-Director Andrew Sixsmith on p. 50 of third issue. 

This directory includes critical and trustworthy information on resources and services for older adults within British Columbia. 

Accessibility Guidelines for PowerPoint Presentations
This guide, produced by the Gerontology Research Centre at 丁香园AV, provides best practice on making a presentation on research and project findings accessible to all. 

Curated by professional editors, The Conversation offers informed commentary and debate on the issues affecting our world. The Conversation is a not-for-profit trusted media outlet that uses content sourced from academics and researchers.

This program helps connect older adults in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland with the programs, services and resources they require. 411 Seniors' volunteers are retirees who have knowledge and experience with system navigation (both in-person and online systems).  

This directory includes businesses and services available for older adults and their families living in Surrey and White Rock.