Contact Us: Home Care Pathways Project c/o Nova Scotia Centre on Aging Margaret Norrie McCain Centre, 2nd Floor, Room 202 Mount Saint Vincent University 166 Bedford Highway Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 2J6 Attention: Tressie Dutchyn…
Research - Maritime Data Centre
Lead Investigators: Janice Keefe, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorProfessor, Department of Family Studies & Gerontology, Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology & Director, Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, Mount Saint Vincent UniversitySusan StevensAdjunct Professor, Department of Family Studies…
Home Care Pathways Project Project funded from April 2018-March 2024, extended to March 2025 Understanding clients’ journeys through provincial home care systems is critical to providing good quality care. “How approaches to care shape the…
Our Future is Aging: Advancing Knowledge Series CAREGIVING Family and Friend Caregivers Need Support The Issue – Family and friend caregivers need support The importance of family and friend caregivers to our health care system…
Bodies in Translation: Age and Creativity The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging was pleased to present an Art Exhibition in partnership with Bodies in Translation and the MSVU Art Gallery. This exhibition featured work that…
Pictured above: Linda Bird, Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia; Dr. Janice Keefe and Dr. Rosemarie Sampson Significant Contribution by an Individual Award Recipient – Dr. Rosemarie Sampson Dr. Rosemarie Sampson has a longstanding relationship with…
Our Future is Aging: Advancing Knowledge Series HEALTHY AGING The Issue – Healthy aging is influenced by individual and societal level actions Healthy aging is integral to living well. However, the 2015 World Health Organization…
The NSCA is pleased to host the following community events throughout Nova Scotia which will offer new insights on different aging related topics. All events are free and light refreshments will be provided thanks to…
Our Future is Aging: Advancing Knowledge Series RETIREMENT The Issue – Planning for later life… Older Canadians are delaying their retirement for multiple reasons including the economy and personal reasons. It is also possible that…
Our Future is Aging: Advancing Knowledge Series EVIDENCE TO ENHANCE POLICY AND PRACTICE IN CONTINUING CARE The Issue – Access to supports that maintain and enhance quality of life… Timely and effective home and community-based…