Posts Tagged ‘Mount Saint Vincent University’

NS Centre on Aging seeking research particpants

The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging is seeking assistance with a research study that involves caregiver assessment of older spouses living at home with their partner who has some level of cognitive impairment. They are seeking individuals in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island who are:

  • 65 years or older;
  • married or in a common-law relationship;
  • living at home with their spouse/partner;
  • caring for/ supporting their spouse/partner due to spouse’s/partner’s memory problems, cognitive impairment or a diagnosed dementia (we are looking for individuals who are caring for those at all stages of impairment, from the early signs to very severe dementia).

They encourage anyone who is aware of someone in this situation, and who might be interested in participating in such a study to make them aware of the project website and contact information below.  Additionally, anyone interested in receiving more information should not hesitate to contact them:

 
Timing of the C.A.R.E. Tool Project
Mary Leslie, Project Manager
Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, Mount Saint Vincent University
Tel: (902) 457-6573 or Toll free: 1-877-302-4440
Email: caretool@msvu.ca
Website: www.msvu.ca/nsca/caregiverassessment (and click Timing of the CARE Tool in left bar).

 

 

Public Lecture: Our Aging Society – Who Cares? A Nova Scotia Reality Check

Dr. Janice Keefe, director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging, will present a free public lecture on May 05, 2010 entitled Our Aging Society-Who Cares? A Nova Scotia Reality Check.

The Nova Scotia Centre for Aging is located at Mount Saint Vincent university, in HRM. drkeef

For more than 15 years, the NSCA has worked in collaboration with many others to advance knowledge on aging-related issues. Our work includes conducting research projects and evaluation studies; organizing lectures, workshops and conferences; developing and reviewing curricula; developing educational materials such as manuals, information kits and videos; and providing consultative services to community, organizations and government. We invite you to learn more about us by viewing our current and past projects and the resources we have produced. It is our goal that through research, education and community engagement the NSCA will inform policy and practice to enhance the quality of life of older adults and their families. “

Date: May 5, 2010

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Bella Rose Arts Centre, Halifax West High School, 283 Thomas Raddall Drive, Halifax

Or watch LIVE via the web:

www.msvu.ca/nsca

www.caregiversns.org

www.heartandstroke.ns.ca

www.alzheimer.ns.ca

www.lifeandminds.ca

Refreshments and informational exhibits to follow

For more information please contact:

Brenda at Caregivers NS at 421-7390 or 1-877-488-7390