As a charitable, non-profit foundation, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education and practice.

RIA has core partnerships with Schlegel Villages, University of Waterloo and Conestoga College, but collaborates with a number of other organizations and academic institutions. 

Through these collaborations, RIA supports practice-relevant research and mobilizes research evidence so it can inform programs, be integrated into education and training, and influence practice and policy. What is learned is then shared to benefit older adults everywhere.

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Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA)

Tina Mah

Danielle Krisman

Shira Ginsler

Kristie Kimmett

Amanda D.

Tammy Cumming

Noel Gruber

The Research and Science Team at the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) conducts and oversees rigorous, practice-relevant studies aimed at enhancing the quality of life and care for older adults. This team collaborates closely with academic and organizational partners to generate, integrate, and mobilize scientific evidence, ensuring that research findings inform educational programs, professional training, and policy development. Their work focuses on areas like cerebrovascular aging, dementia, and active aging, ultimately aiming to translate research into actionable insights that benefit older adults broadly.

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