Opportunities

  • Participant Recruitment – People Living with a Progressive Neurologic Disease (Parkinson’s, OPMD, etc.)

    McMaster University | Hamilton | Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 9:10am

    Are you someone who lives at home and has a progressive neurologic disease like Parkinson’s, OPMD, dementia, multiple sclerosis, etc.? McMaster University is looking for participants for a physical exercise study to help improve swallowing function.

  • CIHR Institute of Aging Older Adult Advisory Council

    CIHR Institute of Aging | Canada | 

    Help shape the well-being and quality of life of older adults!

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Communication/Knowledge Mobilization at McMaster University

    McMaster University | Hamilton | 

    Applications are invited for a CIHR-SSHRC Healthy, Productive Work Partnership Postdoctoral Fellowships: Mobilizing a Carer-Friendly Workplace Standard.

  • Call for Carer-Workers to serve on Research Advisory Committee!

    Gender, Health and Carer-Friendly Workplaces | Hamilton | 

    We are currently seeking Carer-Worker Volunteers for our Research Advisory Committee.

  • Recruiting for Geras Frailty Rehab

    GERAS | Hamilton | 

    The Frailty Rehab at Home study is now open to recruitment!

  • Executive Director, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging

    Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging | University of Waterloo | 

    The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a charitable non-profit organization that partners with the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, and Schlegel Villages to enhance the care and quality of life for older adults. Through collaborations with key partners and stakeholders, RIA supports practice-relevant research and knowledge mobilization. Research evidence is used to inform programs, education and training, and influence practice and policy. The RIA operates its own building with several tenants, research labs, meeting rooms and office space. The RIA supports 10 research chairs, 4 specialists, affiliate researchers, and 28 team members (staff) with a commitment to improved quality of life and care across the continuum of care. For more see www.the-ria.ca.

  • How has COVID-19 affected you?

    University of Waterloo | Online Survey | 

    Researchers at the University of Waterloo are looking for persons with dementia and family members/friends of persons with dementia to share their experiences.

  • Participant Recruitment – Family Caregivers of Persons Living with Dementia in Long Term Care

    Alzheimer Society | Hamilton | 

    Are you a Caregiver of a loved one aged 65+ living with dementia, in long term care? McMaster University is looking for participants to evaluate a new way of supporting Caregivers.

  • Research Study on Driving

    McMaster University | Hamilton, Ontario | 

    Researchers in the Department of Psychology Neuroscience and Behaviour are studying driving and navigation. The study takes place in the driving motion simulator laboratory on McMaster University.

  • S.H.A.R.E. Group

    Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging | McMaster University | 

    Over 55 years of age? S.H.A.R.E. is looking for volunteers to participate in research projects.