A Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) COVID-19 questionnaire shows similar percentages of Canadians increased and decreased their alcohol consumption during the first two waves of the pandemic. The study was supported by funding from the #JuravinskiRI. #JuravinskiLegacy medscape.com/viewarticle/97…

Attention all trainees interested in research that can improve the lives of longer-living #OlderAdults! We invite you to apply for the Roger-IA Summer Program in Aging, hosted by NS Centre on Aging June 4-9, 2023. Apply by November 24: ow.ly/TpQU50KW8bA

What interventions are associated with reduced loneliness and social isolation in older adults? Find out more at: ja.ma/3TrtBRX via JAMA Network Open #socialisolation #loneliness Jacqueline McMillan James A. King

Animal therapy and technological interventions in long-term care facilities were shown to improve loneliness in older adults, a systematic review showed. Read more: ow.ly/izUu50LgYU7

Congratulations to Avenue Calgary Magazine Top 40 Under 40, 2022, Dr. David Campbell. David is being recognized for his work designing programs to improve diabetes care among socially disadvantaged populations. Learn more: avenuecalgary.com/top-40-under-4…

Let’s help my friends Imperial Oil get more kids to play sports. + impacting their mental health. $10 will be donated to KidSport for every RT of this video until Dec. 8 (up to max. of $100,000) which will go to covering kids’ registration fees for sports. #ad #FuelWhatMatter

'Everyone ages differently: Cardiovascular disease and HIV' hivnet.ubc.ca/news/2022/12/e… Dr. Madeleine Durand, co-lead of our Clinical Care & Management Core, aims to improve our understanding of how people with HIV age in The Canadian HIV and Aging Cohort Study (#CTN272).

#CLSAFindings💡: Frailty and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on community-living middle-aged and older adults: an analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Cc: Lauren Griffith Jacqueline McMillan Laura Anderson Dr. Nicole E. Basta, PhD MPhil 🔗ow.ly/JsE150Mke8f

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Dr. Jacqueline McMillan (CFN, UCalgaryMedicine) discusses the frequency, risk factors, and feasibility of a future intervention trial when looking at falls in older persons living with HIV. Her study aims are listed below:

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Are you, or anyone in your circles, interested in mobilizing knowledge from the CLSA research platform? The CLSA is looking for a research team to collaborate on developing an interactive data dashboard. For more information: ow.ly/ssGS50P5rZ4

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Character Corner: McMillan Enjoying Rewarding Coaching Experience with Special Olympics CGY "I plan to continue coaching with SOC for as long as I can. I have made great connections with the athletes, and it is the highlight of my week to coach them." Read🗞️ edgemountaineers.com/news/2023/11/1…

🇺🇸 Flying back from American Thanksgiving in Denver with an extra carry-on 🏆 Congrats to the U17 Maroon squad on winning the 18U Littleton Tournament 🥇 thanks to the Hawks for hosting both U17 squads for the second straight year, and to U17 Gold on a great run to the finals

CLSAFindings💡: The Effects of Cognitive Ability, Mental Health, and Self-Quarantining on Functional Ability of Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Results From the CLSA cc: Lauren Griffith @ChristinaWolfs1 Dr. Nicole E. Basta, PhD MPhil Jacqueline McMillan Theone Paterson 🔗: ow.ly/sIK850Qvzn8

COMMITMENT ALERT! The Kelowna Chiefs are pleased to announce our commitment to 2007-born forward Oliver McMillan. An imposing figure at 6'3 and 190 lbs, Oliver played last season in the CSSHL with the Edge School U17 team. Welcome to the Chiefs, Oliver!

Two Jr. A signings out of our U17 Prep Maroon squad to announce 📣 Nicklas Wytrychowski ---> Drayton Valley Thunder (AJHL) Oliver McMillan ---> KelownaChiefs (KIJHL) #AlwaysAMountaineer #CSSHL 🗞️Full details edgemountaineers.com/news/2024/4/26…

This Alberta retirement home posts videos of their residents cheering for the Oilers 💙🧡 (H/T: everittgardens/TT)