The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population "Canada’s population is getting a makeover, and it is changing the way we live. We are digging into new demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in Demography at Statistics Canada..." share.transistor.fm/s/ad0a8045

Scholars examining immigration and migration through the lens of aging and public policy are encouraged to submit their work to this special issue. Join an important discussion shaping the future of policy and practice. Abstracts due 7/1. https://bit.ly/4c1qJq4 @oupacademic.bsky.social

Severe outcomes associated with COVID-19 and Influenza for the week of May 3 to May 9, 2026, in Manitoba. www.gov.mb.ca/health/publi...

Are Older People Aware of Their Cognitive Decline? Misperception and Financial Decision-Making | Journal of Political Economy: Vol 132, No 6 www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1...

Health coverage is getting killed by Google AI Overviews pressgazette.co.uk/media-audien... by @charlottetobitt.bsky.social "...links to articles supplanted by an AI-written summary 72% of the time in Google search results." "...clickthrough decline of almost 60%."

Age inclusivity matters in higher education—at every stage of learning and work. This Quick Start Guide shares practical strategies to reframe aging, reduce age bias, and create campus environments where people of all ages can thrive. geron.org/AIHE #AgeInclusive #HigherEd

Canadian COVID Forecast May 9 - May 22, 2026 CANADA HIGH [no change] About 1 of every 188 people is infected. Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada: -Infections: 8.0 x higher -Long COVID: 6.0 x higher -Hospitalizations: 4.5 x higher -Deaths: 3.9 x higher

Seniors in social housing deserve safety, security www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...

Centre Research Affiliates Drs. Phil St. John and Robert Tate are co-authors on this paper St John, P. D., & Tate, R. B. (2026). Prevalence and Outcomes of Frailty in Older Men—the Manitoba Follow-Up Study. Canadian Geriatrics Journal, 29(1), 1–7. doi.org/10.5770/cgj....

Influenza is still active in Manitoba (week ending May 2, 2026) and resulting in hospitalizations, in addition to COVID-19. www.gov.mb.ca/health/publi...

If you're a University of Manitoba student, there's just one week left to go! Submit your full application & supporting documents for the Centre on Aging Student awards, which are due May 15 by 4 PM. View the Centre on Aging's student award webpage for full details: tinyurl.com/mpr67bjn

The journal welcomes empirical and theoretical work that advances understanding of women’s cognitive function, mental health, affective processes, stress, behavior, and well-being as they relate to aging. Submissions are due October 15. https://bit.ly/42mOu7u @oupacademic.bsky.social

A beautiful day for the Centre on Aging's Spring Research Symposium, and the geese are here to greet you.

Security assessment underway for Powers Street public housing block home-care workers won’t visit www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Then there was one... Join the Centre on Aging tomorrow for our 43rd Annual Spring Research Symposium! Listen to 6 presentations on aging, discover what's happening in aging research at UM, meet exhibitors & celebrate 10 yrs as an AFU! Visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3 or view sessions May 7 on YouTube

Accused fraudster arrested as seniors bilked out of $31K www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

WRHA pulls home-care services out of North End building over safety concerns www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

What a great inter-generational project! Green thumbs and new chums www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-lif...

May the fourth be with you... There's 3 days left for this year's Spring Research Symposium! Learn about aging related topics from presenters or stop by the poster sessions & connect w/ students. Visit our website for details on how to participate on May 7 starting at 9 AM: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

More measles in Manitoba than rest of Canada combined; provincial numbers in first four months of year exceed all of 2025 www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Counting on Canadians "Bowlby said there are some new questions in the census this year, including some focused on the general health of people in the household...." www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

It seems like there has been a bit of an uptick of Influenza in Manitoba, with a few severe outcomes (including a fataIity) being reported for the week ending April 25. Respiratory Surveillance | Health | Province of Manitoba share.google/Xv6hTL9Dokhg...

Creating retirement, step by step "It takes effort, including being on the lookout for opportunities and kindred spirits; strategically situating oneself where opportunities may emerge; and creating new opportunities..." universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...

Winnipeg major link in new Flix passenger bus Prairies route www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/202...

Regina to become key travel hub for FlixBus prairie routes "As part of the expansion, the company is introducing service on a route from Calgary to Regina...along with a stop in Brandon on a new Regina to Winnipeg route." share.google/MZy8Ie9oVCQk...

Recommendations for brain health: Low to moderate alcohol intake Cognitive activity A diet high in vegetables, fruit, dairy, fish and nuts Moderate or high levels of physical activity A sense of purpose in life A large social network www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/w...

“I’ve never been frightened in my life and now I am” www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

87-year-old dementia patient with head injury spends days in ER hallway

Last call! Abstract submissions are due May 1 for CAG2026: Crossing Currents - Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action, Oct 15-17, 2026 in beautiful Charlottetown, PEI! buff.ly/F74RXG4

New MCHP research shows which Mental Health and Substance Use disorders are most common among Manitoba residents and explores where and how often impacted people access care, supporting planning for better services and outcomes. 1/ 1/14

Wait for it! Just 8 days to go until our annual Spring Symposium!! Join us in person or online on May 7. Centre Research Affiliate Dr. Genevieve Thompson will present "Strengthening a palliative approach in long-term care" to close out the morning sessions. Visit: umanitoba.ca/centre-on-ag...

Here are the proposed Winnipeg Transit changes coming in the summer and fall

Centre Research Affiliate Dr. Nancy Newall is asked about loneliness in older adults. Her advice is "don't withdraw", encouraging people to reach out to people, community, & activities. Self Care: Casual friendships may help cure loneliness among older adults: nationalpost.com/life/self-ca...

Movement belongs in healthcare settings - not just the gym. The @participaction.bsky.social Adult Report Card Health Sector Knowledge Brief offers practical steps to make physical activity part of every care pathway: EN: www.participaction.com/wp-content/u...

Just 9 days until this year's 43rd Spring Symposium on May 7! Join us in person or online. Presenting at our 2nd session are Drs. Shooshtari & Bobbette "Implementing an evidence-based dementia screening program for adults w/ IDD in community agencies across 4 provinces" Visit: tinyurl.com/2j8ak9k3

The Association Between Hospital Harms and 1‐Year Mortality Following a Hip Fracture in Ontario, Canada: A Cohort Study - Ali - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society - Wiley Online Library agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....