News Archive
3rd Annual Health Professionals' Forum a Success
(December 2010) On November 10th, health professionals, industry members and academia gathered at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair to attend the 3rd Annual Health Professionals' Forum. Presenters included academics, Dr. Alison Duncan who discussed the link between agriculture, food and health, and Dr. Ken Stark who explained strategies to help improve omega-3 intake in Long Term Care and retirement homes. In addition Elaine de Grandpre from Health Canada shed some light on the new initiative to help consumers better understand the Nutrition Facts label. And finally, before touring the Royal, attendees engaged in a panel discussion on functional foods hosted by Leslie Beck, R.D.
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A-HA Blog is up and running!
(December 10, 2010) Check out the newly developed A-HA Blog! A new posting will be featured every week and topics will include event announcements, news updates and research results.
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1st Annual A-HA Newsletter is now available!
(November 2010) The annual A-HA Newsletter is now available on the A-HA website. It provides an update on A-HA's research and dissemination activities in 2010.
View a pdf of the A-HA Newsletter.
Seniors Health Research Transfer Network's Nutrition Community of Practice
(October 2010) The Seniors Health Research Transfer Network (SHRTN) has developed a new Nutrition Community of Practice (CoP), which aims to link practitioners together to exchange information and knowledge on topics related to nutrition for older adults. A-HA is a member of the core working group.
The goals of the Nutrition CoP are to:
- Link current and future practitioners involved in the nutrition care of older adults.
- Promote evidence-based nutrition care for older adults by supporting knowledge exchange among experts, researchers, professional organizations, practitioners, and caregivers.
- Disseminate best practices in nutrition care to frontline caregivers.
- Stimulate research on food and nutrition issues for older adults.
As the Nutrition CoP develops, membership is expected to expand to include a variety of regulated professionals, caregivers, researchers, and policy makers, reflecting the importance of nutrition on the health of older adults.
Stay tuned to the A-HA website for more information, or visit the Nutrition CoP information page on the SHRTN website.
Canadian researchers to unlock functional food habits of older adults
(September 30, 2010) A-HA researcher Dr. Alison Duncan and co-investigator Dr. Judy Sheeshka were featured on Nutraingredients.com. The team is starting a project funded by the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research to better understand older adults consumption, awareness, and understanding of functional foods.
View the full article on Nutraingredients.com.
Closing the Gaps between Research, Education and Practice
(June 2010) The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) was profiled in the June 2010 issue of Long Term Care magazine. The article discusses the broad scope of research the RIA is engaged in to help improve older adults' health and well-being.
View the full article on the OLTCA website (pg 20).
Research projects building quality of life: RIA
(August 12, 2010) The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) featured the RIA in the Morning Report - daily news. The article discussed the RIA's aim to enhance quality of life, life purpose, choice and flexibility in the lives of LTC residents.
View the full news report on the OLTCA website.
A-HA's 2009 Annual Report is now available!
(June 4, 2010) The A-HA program is quickly moving into the second year of operation at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA), with the University of Guelph and University of Waterloo as partners. This report provides a snapshot of A-HA research and dissemination activities from the first year. A-HA's mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults through the innovative use of food, which is demonstrated by the activities highlighted in this report. Thanks to all of A-HA partners who helped to make 2009 a success!
View the full report on the A-HA website.
Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs in Aging, Food and Health
(March 23, 2010) The University of Guelph invites applications for two Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs (one SSHRC- or CIHR-based; one NSERC-based) that will sit at the apex of three of the core research themes in its Strategic Research Plan: food, health promotion and individual/family well-being.
Review of applications and nominations will begin May 14, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should electronically submit a curriculum vitae, a brief (2-3 page) seven year research program plan, and a record of teaching effectiveness along with contact information for five referees (who will not be contacted without the consent of the candidate), to:
Laverne Smith & Associates Inc.
1 Yonge Street, Suite 1801
Toronto, ON M5E 1W7
guelphcrcs@lavernesmith.com
View the full advertisement on the A-HA website.