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26 Research-Backed Tips for Aging Well

The New Year often brings a renewed focus on health and wellness. To help you prioritize your health, vitality, and well-being this year and beyond, our researchers share these evidence-based tips.

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Impact in Action

Discover how you helped us advance research, create powerful programs, and enhance the lives of older adults in 2024-2025.

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Upcoming Events

Attend a webinar, join a public tour, or participate in a workshop. There’s always something new happening at the RIA!

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Drive Innovation

Get involved with our research and initiatives to help answer some of the most challenging questions facing an aging population.

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Change the Way We Age in Canada

Your gift helps world-class researchers tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population, including falls, dementia, mental health and more.

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Creating Space for Spirituality

As we age, spirituality may become more prominent in our lives. Discover more about spiritual care in long-term care by exploring our resources

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The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable, non-profit organization that enhances the quality of life and care for older adults through research, education, and practice. We connect research to the real world and tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population. Our innovative approach to research is helping to change the way we age in Canada.

Impact Areas

Our work is focused on three key areas that are shaping the future of aging.

Helping older adults live well

Strengthening the workforce who support older adults

Changing the perceptions of aging

We connect research
to the real world.

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By Us, For Us Guides

Resources for people living with dementia and their care partners

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CHOICE+

Resources on how to improve mealtime for residents in senior care settings

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Ontario CLRI

A program to support Ontario long-term care homes

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Upcoming Events

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Wednesday May 6, 2026
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Guided Public Tour at the RIA

Take a guided, in-person tour of the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and learn about the work we are doing to tackle the biggest issues facing an aging population.

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Breaking barriers: RIA’s inclusive approach to dementia research

Dementia does not discriminate; it affects people of all cultures and backgrounds. What varies among ethno-racial communities is how dementia is viewed and understood, which may impact the way people living with dementia are supported and cared for.

Creating Space for Spirituality in Long-Term Care

As we age, the conversation around care often centres around our physical health. But one important element is often overlooked–spirituality. There...

Unforgotten: Building Belonging for Black Older Adults Living with Dementia

This Black History Month, it’s an important moment to talk about what it means to be remembered, supported, and included as we age.

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In the Community

Being involved with the RIA has been like opening a door into a world filled with knowledge, respect and interest. It’s incredibly welcoming and rewarding.

— Myrna Norman is living with dementia and shares her experience working with the RIA as a member of the Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network (CDLRN) Advisory Committee.

I think what is different about this organization is that its thinking is outside the box a little bit….It’s supporting resources that we [people with lived experience] have designed…And that’s the difference that I can see.

— Community Advisory Committee member that helps guide the work of the Canadian Dementia Learning and Resource Network (CDLRN) reflects on the value this program brings to older adults across Canada.