Get ready to spring into May! Register for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Affiliate, Dr. Christine Kelly will present "Care poverty in Canada: Examining older adults’ care needs through a novel framework" For full Symposium details & to register, visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of March 20 is now online: tinyurl.com/463y95f8 In this issue, register before April 26 for this year's Spring Symposium, volunteer for a research study, find aging related resources and events, register for upcoming aging conferences, and more!

Connect with the exhibitors at the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Research Symposium, who can speak about the different programs and services available for older adults in the community from 9 am to 3:15 pm. Visit the Centre's Symposium webpage for more details: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Registration is open for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Join us in person or online. Research Affiliate, Dr. Richard Milgrom will present "Reflecting on Age-Friendly Studios: from communities to regions" View full Symposium details & register online: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Stop by the Age-Friendly University Showcase on May 7 as we celebrate 10 yrs of the UM being an AFU to learn about various programs & initiatives that enable older people to participate & engage in at the university. Free to attend, visit: www.umanitoba.ca/centre-on-aging/age-friendly-university

It's Brain Awareness Week! Check out 'Brain Health PRO in a nutshell' – an infographic summarizing key knowledge and actions for brain health in aging, developed by experts and based on scientific evidence. 🧠 ccna-ccnv.ca/wp-content/u... #BrainAwarenessWeek

Affiliate Dr. @ojembeblessing.bsky.social is a co-author Kumapayi, P. et al. (2026). How Are Homebound Older Adults Identified? Definitions, Approaches & Challenges-A Scoping Review. Journal of Applied Gerontology : The Official Journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. doi.org/10.1177/0733...

This year's 43rd Spring Symposium is less than 2 months away. Register to hear Research Affiliate, Dr. Christine Kelly present "Care poverty in Canada: Examining older adults’ care needs through a novel framework" on May 7. For full Symposium details & to register, visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Perspectives Call for Manuscripts: Special Issue on The Future of Gerontological Nursing: Artificial Intelligence Opportunities and Challenges. This special issue promotes critical discussion on Al in gerontological nursing ➡️ buff.ly/xT6UK17

Connect with the exhibitors at the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Research Symposium, who can speak about the different programs and services available for older adults in the community from 9 am to 3:15 pm. Visit the Centre's Symposium webpage for more details: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Centre Affiliate, Dr. Laura Funk discusses late-life effects of social inequality for this Free Press article "The senior squeeze" www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews... Also interviewed are Lucille Bruce & Joanne Mason, who discuss the paper Minosin Kikiwa (A Good Home).

Join the Centre on Aging for our final Speaker Series presentation of the term. Resident councils: The politics and practice of participation in long-term care March 18 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Via Zoom Sheila Novek, PhD, Brandon University Register on Zoom: tinyurl.com/4n22ut8b

Affiliate Dr. Sibley is lead author K.M. Sibley et al. Peer Exercise Leaders Can Accurately and Reliably Rate Intensity of Older Adult Exercisers With the Balance Intensity Scale: A Prospective Cohort Study, Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2026. doi.org/10.1016/j.ar....

Affiliate Dr. Luo is 1st author Luo, H., Kasirisir, K., & Li, H. Y. S. (2026). “Vuvu Care for Vuvu (Grandparents Care for Grandchildren)”: Understanding Intergenerational Relationality in Rural Indigenous Communities in Taiwan. Journal of Cross-Cultural Gerontology, 41(1). doi.org/10.1007/s108...

Applications are now open for the Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowships. Student applications and supporting documents are due May 15, 2026 by 4 PM. UM students can view the Alzheimer Society Graduate Student Fellowship web page for details: tinyurl.com/3m7f5c6f @umanitoba.bsky.social

Manitobans denied assisted dying at 5 times national average, federal report shows A 3rd of Manitobans who applied for MAID in 2024 denied www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

After a @CIHR_IRSC feature on her work in hormonal transitions and brain health, Dr. Liisa Galea (@camhnews.bsky.social, @utoronto.ca) joins Dr. Laura Gravelsins for a CLSA webinar on menopause age, estradiol therapy & cognitive performance. Register: mcmaster.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What if a vaccine could support healthier aging? A new @geronsociety.bsky.social journal study finds that the shingles vaccine is linked to slower biological aging, including lower inflammation and slower molecular aging. Read the open access article: oxford.ly/4aVW669

UM @umanitoba.bsky.social graduate students focusing on human aging are invited to submit an application for the University of Manitoba Retirees Association Scholarship. Applications and supporting documents are due May 15 by 4 PM. View the UMRA award webpage for full details: tinyurl.com/bdecmez7

University of Manitoba students interested in aging research are invited to submit an application for the Centre on Aging Student awards. Applications and supporting documents are due May 15 by 4 PM. View the Centre on Aging's student award webpage for full details: tinyurl.com/mpr67bjn

The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of March 6 is now online: tinyurl.com/56bm3zud In this issue, learn how to connect with the exhibitors at the Spring Symposium, and UM units at the AFU Showcase, volunteer for a research study, register for an event, and more!

The Silver Whiskers program pairs older adults with a pet for companionship. Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Corey Mackenzie @umanitoba.bsky.social is asked about the mental health benefits.

Register for the Centre on Aging's Spring Symposium, May 7. Lucille Bruce, Joanne Mason, Kathy Mallett & Laura Funk present Minosin Kikiwa: “A Good Home” –A community- academic collaboration to study Indigenous aging, housing & supports in Winnipeg" View full Symposium details: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Kristin Reynolds discusses the Connect Program and how it’s helping adults 55 and older deal with loneliness. www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1oD... @umanitoba.bsky.social

In case you missed it, Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Kristin Reynolds discusses social prescribing in Manitoba. globalnews.ca/news/1171053... @umanitoba.bsky.social

Aging Without Dignity: Seniors and Poverty. Q+A w/ Dr. Samir Sinha by @avisfavaro.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK6a... via @cihica.bsky.social

Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Laura Funk co-wrote this op ed.

Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Mirella Veras is first author. Mirella Veras et al. Evaluation of an equity, diversity and inclusion program for the healthcare workforce in rural long-term care in Canada, Geriatric Nursing, Volume 69, 2026. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ge...

Centre Affiliate Dr. Sibley is a co-author S. Saunders, M. Speechley, L. Griffith, A. Kuspinar, K.M. Sibley, et al. Prospective evaluation of balance and mobility tests as part of the World Falls Guidelines algorithm, Age and Ageing, Volume 55, Issue 2, February 2026, doi.org/10.1093/agei...

Register for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Centre Research Affiliate, Dr. Rodrigo Villar will present "Autonomic and cardiovascular responses in older adults following active standing: Why time matters." To see full Symposium details & register, visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Join the Centre on Aging for our final Speaker Series presentation next month! Resident councils: The politics & practice of participation in long-term care Mar 18 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Via Zoom Sheila Novek, PhD Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University Register on Zoom: tinyurl.com/4n22ut8b

Fast forward to spring thoughts 💮🌺💮🌼 Register for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Centre Research Affiliate, Dr. Genevieve Thompson will present "Strengthening a palliative approach in long-term care" View full Symposium details & to register, visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of February 20 is now online: tinyurl.com/msessmzt In this issue, register for upcoming Centre events, sign up to volunteer for a research study, find aging related resources, celebrate our students, and more!

Centre Research Affiliates Drs. Jiang, St. John & Tate are co-authors Leung, Y. S., Jiang, D., St John, P., & Tate, R. (2026). Age-Dependent Functional Decline and Recovery Patterns After Dementia Diagnosis in the Oldest-Old. Journal of Aging and Health, 0(0). doi.org/10.1177/0898...

MSc & PhD students: Apply by April 3 to the Manitoba Training Program for Health Services Research. Build key skills for a career in research, clinical science, or healthcare planning. Successful applicants are eligible for a stipend. @um-radyfhs.bsky.social #UManitoba umanitoba.ca/graduate-stu...

Public drug plans shouldn’t cover new Alzheimer’s drug, Canada’s Drug Agency recommends. Lecanemab, sold under the brand name Leqembi, costs nearly $30,000 a year for the average patient, by @kellygrant1.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic... via @theglobeandmail.com

Your gut microbes can be anti-aging – scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful theconversation.com/your-gut-mic...

Think spring! Registration is open for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Drs. Shooshtari & Bobbette will present "Implementing an evidence-based dementia screening program for adults w/ IDD in community agencies across 4 provinces" View Symposium details: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

Join the Centre on Aging for our final presentation of the academic term! Resident councils: The politics & practice of participation in long-term care Mar 18 | 2:30–3:30 PM | Via Zoom Sheila Novek, PhD Dept of Psychiatric Nursing, Brandon University Register on Zoom: tinyurl.com/4n22ut8b

Centre on Aging Research Affiliate Dr. Kate Sibley is a co-author Saunders, S., Kuspinar, A., Sibley, K.M. et al. The INITIATE (Initial Test for Fall Risk Assessment in the Elderly) prospective cohort study: baseline results. BMC Geriatr 26, 182 (2026). doi.org/10.1186/s128...

Got plans for May? Register for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Research Affiliate, Dr. Christine Kelly will present "Care poverty in Canada: Examining older adults’ care needs through a novel framework" For full Symposium details & to register, visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

3 more years to install sprinklers in Manitoba care homes and hospitals is ‘too long’: seniors advocate 77 facilities have not yet fully installed sprinklers despite requirement to do so by Jan. 1, 2026 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

As we mark Black History Month, we invite you to attend our webinar: “You have to be there”: Emotional labor, cultural ethics, and the realities of Black families of people with dementia in Canada during COVID-19 with Ngozi Iroanyah Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #BHM2026

Deadline for sprinkler systems in health facilities delayed by years www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Menopause: our study revealed how it affects the brain, cognition and mental health theconversation.com/menopause-ou...

Don't let that chill in the air fool you, spring is on it's way! Registration is open for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Research Symposium. Sessions will be held in a hybrid format. Registration link: tinyurl.com/ykv4f4xu The Symposium is free to attend. Join us in person or online.

Registration is open for the Centre on Aging's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7. Hear a panel presentation on Minosin Kikiwa: “A Good Home” –A community- academic collaboration to study Indigenous aging, housing and supports in Winnipeg" View full Symposium details: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

The Centre on Aging's biweekly updates for the week of Feb 6 is now online: mailchi.mp/f3916eee5127... In this issue, read about our STAR valentine card drive, sign up for Centre online events, find aging related resources and more!

Manitoba props open Golden Door care home "The Manitoba government is expropriating Golden Door Geriatric Centre, a personal care home in Winnipeg, to ensure the facility can continue caring for seniors." www.cbc.ca/player/play/...