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Tools and Guidance Documents

Explore practical tools and guides to support meaningful engagement with older adults and caregivers partners in health and aging-focused research.

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Equity by Design: A Guide for Aging and Health Researchers

A resource to help researchers make aging and health studies more inclusive, equitable, and centred around older adults.

Sharing Information with Older Adults: A Guide for Writing and Presenting in Clear Language

A practical guide to writing and presenting information that’s clear, inclusive, and engaging for older adults.

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Closing the Loop: Strengthening Your Research Partnerships Through Communication

Strengthen equitable research partnerships through clear, consistent communication and follow-up.

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Partnering principles and strategies: A guidance document

Use this guide to plan meaningful engagement with patients, caregivers, and the public in aging-focused research and projects.

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Preparing for patient-oriented research meetings with older adults and caregivers trainee workbook

Plan effective meetings with older adults and caregivers to support research design and knowledge sharing.

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Implementing Principles of Meaningful and Ethical Engagement Meeting Planner Template

A practical template to plan and document meetings that support meaningful engagement with older adults and caregivers in research.