3 key learnings when communicating research to the media 1-Start with the macro first-what does it mean 2-Define it-what do Canadians need to know 3-People remember metaphors Practical advice from AGE-WELL expert Maragaret Polanyi Margaret Polanyi UNBC Nursing Dr. Davina Banner

Come work with us! We are hiring a new full time Community Research Engagement Manager – Centre for Technology Adoption for Aging in the North Technology Adoption for Aging in the North www2.unbc.ca/60561/research…

Participants wanted! Take part in a survey on technology use to support social connection during COVID-19. The survey will allow for international, urban, and rural comparisons to better inform policy, tech development, and identify gaps. Survey link: bit.ly/3wlIwRV

We are still looking for participants for our online survey examining the impacts of COVID-19 on technology use. Survey link: ca.research.net/r/COVID_tech_s…

Participants wanted for tech survey on social connections, loneliness, and leisure during COVID-19. Click here to access the survey and share your experiences with us ca.research.net/r/COVID_tech_s… Technology Adoption for Aging in the North

Was a great honour to welcome the @AnneKangMLA BC’s minister for advanced education to our Technology Adoption for Aging in the North lab and discuss the importance of agetech to support older persons to age in our northern communities. University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) UNBC Nursing AGE-WELL Northern Health

I am very honored to join the #bmcpalliatcare editorial board supporting advances in research focused on palliative hospice and end of life care Thank you @BMCseries for inviting me UNBC Nursing Technology Adoption for Aging in the North

There are unique characteristics of #aging in northern and rural communities. Hear about tangible strategies that illustrate how partnerships are paving the way to implement #AgeTech these communities. Hosted by Technology Adoption for Aging in the North Watch here ▶️ ow.ly/cZtm50GJtSv #AgeTechIW

B.C. Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie is asking the Province to declare that every resident in long term care is entitled to designate at least one person as their essential visitor. Learn more at ow.ly/RbLb50Hp4qm #bcpoli

Technology supports aging in the north dlvr.it/SHfcxK #cityofpg

Was fabulous to discuss new Public Health PHAC funded research led by Habib Chaudhury and Dr. Lillian Hung 🇨🇦 on CBC west tonight. The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) team is excited to bring a northern lens to help foster dementia inclusive communities in BC UNBC Nursing Technology Adoption for Aging in the North cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

Had tons of fun Rogers #hometownhockey in Prince George with some hockey loving kids!

Factors influencing participation in #physicalactivity for persons living with #dementia in rural and northern communities in Canada. bit.ly/3tFeycU Dr. Shannon Freeman

Proud to co-host in Prince George this week AGE-WELL EPIC Summer Institute. Participants will work with older adults and partners at Northern Health to “Co-Create Possibilities: Heath Care & Health Service Delivery”. Come see the final pitch event! pgdailynews.ca/index.php/2022…

Had such an enriching conversation about “thriving the first academic position”!

#TBT to when the award for best poster at the #AGEWELL2022 Annual Conference went to Stephanie Hatzifilalithis (McMaster University) and Hui Jun Chew (University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC))! 👩‍💼🏆🤩

Excited to be at University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Research Week. Master’s student Hedieh presenting the DASH Health system from XCO – a comprehensive movement assessment tool that can be used to assess frailty

Now available for purchase via Emerald Books we hope you can share/RT with your networks & Students. Technology Adoption for Aging in the North Alex Mihailidis @commtechnetwork Prof Lennart Nacke, PhD UNSW Ageing Futures Institute World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Disrupt Aging UMass Gerontology New Urban Mechanics IntuitionRobotics AgeHub #gerotwitter

Important message when navigating a life-changing diagnosis “Hope for the best and plan for the rest” @hseowphd @sammywinemaker were inspirational in their keynote Caring Hands PCA conference 2023 for all of us to be part of the @waitingroomrev