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Advancing Aging Research. Enhancing Seniors' Lives.

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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Seniors Week begins October 2. Seniors Week is a time to recognize the contributions seniors have made to Nova Scotian communities. Check out all of the Seniors week events and activities at: novascotia.ca/seniors-week/
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NSCA's Age Reconsidered podcast series will launch Episode 2, Starting With Strength: Rethinking Rural Aging on Oct. 7. In this episode, we travel to Nova Scotia's Annapolis Valley to discover a different narrative. youtu.be/o53BYh89xq8 agereconsidered.ca
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Age Reconsidered Episode 2 Rural Aging promotional video
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CdnAssocGero @cagacg.ca · 15/09/2026
🗓️ Final calls! SEPTEMBER 16: latebreaker abstract submissions are due SEPTEMBER 18: last day for early-bird registration fees ⏳ Don't delay -- submit and save now: cag2026.ca @nscentreonaging.bsky.social
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CAG2026 | Canada's multidisciplinary conference on aging, gerontology and geriatrics
Join us at CAG2026 in Charlottetown, PEI on Canada's beautiful east coast. CAG2026 is Canada's premier multidisciplinary conference for those who work or have an interest in the field of aging,…
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Call for Latebreaker Abstracts for CAG2026 - deadline is September 16, 2026!
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (with generous funding from the Entente Foundation) is launching a new podcast series on Sept. 9, 2026! www.agereconsidered.ca
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Nova Scotia Centre on Aging (with generous funding from the Entente Foundation) is launching a new podcast series on Sept. 9, 2026! agereconsidered.ca
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A video by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia talks about the abuse of older adults being on the rise in Canada. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYsX...
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Combatting Fraud and Financial Abuse of Older Adults
YouTube video by Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Dr. Janice Keefe will be discussing making decisions in later life on CBC Maritime Noon today (Aug 24th). Join the conversation... www.cbc.ca/news/shows/w...
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CdnAssocGero @cagacg.ca · 14/08/2026
Call for Latebreaker Abstracts! Registration now open! CAG2026: Crossing Currents – Navigating Aging through Collaboration and Coordinated Action, October 15-17, 2026 in Charlottetown, PEI buff.ly/zTK8mAP
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
CAG Webinar Series: Aging Without Care June 23 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Home Care as a Meeting Place: Where Aging, Disability and Care Work Converge July 22 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Emerging Insights from CAG Student Bursary & Scholarship Winners Aug. 5 us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Thank you to everyone (near and far) who supported the Mount's Agetastics team in the Walk for Alzheimer's. Special thanks to Dr. Keefe (top fundraiser) and Pam who completed her walk in London, England! We exceeded our goal and raised $4,866!
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Join the celebration and official launch of new programs in MSVU's Aging and Family Science Department on June 2 at 12 PM at Mount Saint Vincent University for a timely and thought-provoking panel discussion which will explore how we can better reflect and support diverse family realities.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Statistics Canada’s Eh Sayers podcast has published an episode entitled, The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population. To listen go to: share.transistor.fm/s/ad0a8045
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The Grey Anatomy of Canada: The Story Behind Canada’s Aging Population | Eh Sayers | Episode 32
Canada’s population is getting a makeover, and it is changing the way we live. We are digging into new demographic data with Patrick Charbonneau, Section Chief in Demography at Statistics Canada, to s...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Walk for Alzheimer's: Support the MSVU Agetastics Team! For more than 15 years the Centre on Aging has spearheaded the Agetastics Team in support of the important work of the Alzheimer Society. This year the walk will be on May 31st. Help us make a difference. support.alzheimer.ca/site/TR/WFA/...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Call for Abstracts for CAG2026 has been extended until May 1, 2026! cag2026.ca
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CAG2026 | Canada's multidisciplinary conference on aging, gerontology and geriatrics
Join us at CAG2026 in Charlottetown, PEI on Canada's beautiful east coast. CAG2026 is Canada's premier multidisciplinary conference for those who work or have an interest in the field of aging, geront...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Call for Abstracts for CAG2026 has been extended until May 1, 2026! cag2026.ca
cag2026.ca
CAG2026 | Canada's multidisciplinary conference on aging, gerontology and geriatrics
Join us at CAG2026 in Charlottetown, PEI on Canada's beautiful east coast. CAG2026 is Canada's premier multidisciplinary conference for those who work or have an interest in the field of aging, geront...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
CAG Webinar Series 2SLGBTQ+ Aging in Canada: Safer Care Environments, Community, and Well-Being Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET Arne Stinchcombe, Associate Professor and CIHR Research Chair in Applied Public Health, University of Ottawa us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CAG Webinar Series | 2026 / Série de webinaires de l'ACG | 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
2SLGBTQ+ Aging in Canada: Safer Care Environments, Community, and Well-Being / Vieillir en tant que 2SLGBTQ+ au Canada : environnements de soins plus sécurisants, communauté et mieux-être Arne Stinch...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Dr. Janice Keefe, Professor and Chair, Department of Aging and Family Science has been reappointed as the Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology for another five-year term, and by association the Director of the Nova Scotia Centre on Aging. Congratulations Dr. Keefe! www.msvu.ca/nsca
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Registration is now open for the upcoming Northwood 14th Annual Research Symposium. www.eventbrite.ca/e/northwood-...
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Northwood Research Symposium - From Evidence to Action
Join us on April 30, 2026, for the 14th Annual Research Symposium – a day of innovative discoveries and thought-provoking conversation!
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Top 7 Over 70 Atlantic Coming Soon! Nominations are now open for individuals aged 70 and over from across NS, NB, PEI, and NFLD & Labrador who have started something new. More info at: www.agingwellns.ca/top7over70at...
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Top 7 Over 70 Atlantic — Aging Well Nova Scotia | Supporting senior serving organizations in Nova Scotia
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) announces a Call for Abstracts for CAG2026. The meeting will be held October 15-17, 2026 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward. cmtd1.com/v/443/2ae449...
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CAG2026: Crossing Currents Navigating Aging through Collaborationand Coordinated Action
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) announces a Call for Abstracts for CAG2026, The meeting will be held October 15-17, 2026 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, at the Delta Hotels Prince Edward. cmtd1.com/v/443/2ae449...
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CAG2026: Crossing Currents Navigating Aging through Collaborationand Coordinated Action
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The deadline for applications for the Shannex Graduate Scholarship in Aging and Nutrition is approaching. January 31 is the deadline for Applied Human Nutrition and February 15 for Aging and Family Science. www.msvu.ca/shape-the-fu...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
NEW SUMMARY RELEASED: A summary document, Understanding Change in Home Care Pathways Over Time, that highlights key insights from a recently published article in the Canadian Journal on Aging is now available. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
The Atlantic Research Collaboration on Long-Term Care (ARC LTC) is now on Facebook and Instagram. To follow go to... www.facebook.com/profile.php?... or www.instagram.com/p/DRz-OKWkQoQ/
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We are looking for individuals interested in long-term care to participate in a focus group. We would like your thoughts on a short video about our research on long-term care staff. For more info, please see below. Contact arcltc@msvu.ca, or 902-457-5529
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
Dr. Keefe recently received the Dr. Janet Fast Research Excellence Award by the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence which recognizes researchers who make significant contributions to advance knowledge on caregiving. Congratulations Dr. Keefe! canadiancaregivingsummit.ca/awards/
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
There is a burnout crisis among LTC workers by Carole Estabrooks and Janice Keefe. hospitalnews.com/there-is-a-b...
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There is a burnout crisis among LTC workers – trauma-informed workplaces are a solution
Addressing the burnout crisis among LTC workers is vital. Find out how government action can improve mental health in care environments.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Today is National Seniors Day and International Day of Older Persons. Let’s recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions older adults make to our families and communities! #NationalSeniorsDay
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Dr. Janice Keefe was recently honored with the UPEI Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award in recognition of her dedication to the field of gerontology, research on healthy aging, and public policy leadership. Congratulations Dr. Keefe! files.upei.ca/citations/di...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
We are pleased to announce that our free event, A Conversation about Aging Well in the Face of Ageism on Oct. 6 will be live streamed. To register for in-person go to: www.eventbrite.ca/.../a-conver.... To register for live stream go to: www.eventbrite.ca/.../live-str.... #NationalSeniorsDay
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
A Conversation about Aging Well in the Face of Ageism. Join us for a FREE thought-provoking discussion on ageism as a barrier to aging well and what we can do about it. Monday, October 6 6:30-8:30 pm. Halifax Central Library. To register go to eventbrite.ca/e/a-conversa...
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Fountain of Health THRIVE @fountainofhealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Have you been thinking about attending one of the Fountain of Health's free, virtual sessions? Now's the time to register. Check out the details here or register directly: fountainofhealth.ca/en/individuals
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Congratulations to the, Our Future is Aging conference poster competition winners! Undergraduate level – Mohammed Ali Ahmed Masters level – Maddison Hodgins Doctoral level - Rowland Goddy-Worlu Postdoctoral level – Kelly O’Neil #ourfutureisagingconference2025
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
And that's a wrap! We ended with a plenary session - Current Research on Aging: Opportunities and Enablers for Shaping Knowledge, Policy and Practice. Thank you to all of the Our future is Aging participants and presenters! Special thanks to our supporters...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Some images of Our Future is Aging conference Day 2! Opening remarks by Dr. Janice Keefe, Barbara Adams, Minister of Seniors & Long-term care and MSVU President, Dr. Joel Dickenson. With Keynote by Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The Our Future is Aging conference was featured on CTV Atlantic with interviews from Dr. Keefe and Keynote speaker, Dr. Charlene Chu. www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid...
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First at Five: Aging Gracefully
Leading experts on longevity are in Halifax for a conference focused on the impact of an aging population.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Day 3 - Our Future is Aging conference kicks off with opening remarks from Dr. Janice Keefe & greetings from Dr. Jacquie Gahagan. Today's keynote is Dr. Charlene Chu - New Frontier in Aging: The Promises and Perils of Artificial Intelligence.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Global TV's Paul Brothers interviews Dr. Keefe on the "Our Future is Aging" conference. Check it out... globalnews.ca/video/112082... #ourfutureisagingconference2025
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NS Centre on Aging to host research conference on Aging driving forward thinking | Watch News Videos Online
Watch NS Centre on Aging to host research conference on Aging driving forward thinking Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Our Future on Aging conference starts today! Check out CTV's Crystal Garrett's interview with Dr. Keefe. ctvnews.ca/atlantic/vid... #ourfutureisagingconference2025
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Halifax conference to explore aging research
Crystal Garrett gets a preview of an upcoming conference in Halifax that explores recent research on aging.
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Free public event - A Fireside Chat… Aging Is Our Future: Navigating the Next 50 Years. June 2 at MSVU. This event is part of the Our Future is Aging Conference. To register go to: ourfutureisaging.ca/public-event/
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Thank you to everyone who supported the Mount's Agetastics team in the Walk for Alzheimer's. We raised $3,564!!
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Our Future is Aging Conference is only 1 week away! Did you register? Go to ourfutureisaging.ca Click below to listen to Dr. Janice Keefe provide an overview of this exciting conference! youtube.com/watch?v=ud45...
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Nova Scotia Centre on Aging @nscentreonaging.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Our Future is Aging Conference is only 2 weeks away! Did you register? Go to ourfutureisaging.ca Click below to listen to Dr. Janice Keefe provide an overview of this exciting conference! youtube.com/watch?v=ud45...
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