This webinar will be presented by Dr. Parminder Raina, lead principal investigator of the CLSA, and Dr. Yves Joanette, scientific director of the CIHR Institute of Aging, via WebEx.

Now in its third wave of data collection, the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) research platform has established itself as a leading resource for investigating critical questions on health, aging, disability and disease.

In collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), this webinar will introduce the CLSA, explore how researchers and trainees can access data, and highlight some of the major data releases underway, including baseline genomics, biochemistry biomarkers and environmental health data.

The presentation will also showcase upcoming data availability, including the first release of longitudinal data.

Introductory remarks will be provided by Dr. Yves Joanette, professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal and the Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Aging, and a presentation will follow by Dr. Parminder Raina, professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact at McMaster University, scientific director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and lead principal investigator of the CLSA.

This webinar is hosted by the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

This webinar will share findings from an Ottawa-based research study funded by the Alzheimer Society of Canada. The study, which is currently in its last year of funding, looked at the experiences of place, space and neighbourhood of care partners of people with dementia. How do care partners interact with the built, natural, and social environment? How are they supported locally? The findings have implications for both research and practice, and the development of dementia friendly communities in Canada.

Presenter: Marjorie Silverman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Social Work, University of Ottawa

This webinar is hosted by brainXchange.

Alan Sage is an experienced recreational therapist who works on the Concurrent Disorders Inpatient Unit.

The Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team invites you to their April educational session to learn all about the vast use and benefits of recreation when working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.

This session is hosted by the Concurrent Disorders Capacity Building Team.

In an effort to better meet the transportation needs of regional and municipal specialized transit users, the Niagara Region has started a study to review these services throughout the region. The Niagara Region has hired consulting firm IBI Group to complete this study.

The study is looking at the following issues:

• A review of specialized transit service governance, needs, requirements, service policies and procedures
• A review of the Niagara Specialized Transit’s (NST) current operations
• The creation of options to best meet the community’s needs
• The creation of a plan to fiscally responsibly guide specialized transit service improvements over the next five years

The following topics will be discussed at the public meeting:

• Thoughts on current municipal and regional specialized transit services
• Future needs and expectations
• Major areas of concern
• Eligibility, registration and booking process
• Scheduling
• Transfers and fares
• Cross-regional travel
• On-time performance

Two public meetings will be hosted. Each session will start with a 20 minute presentation followed by a discussion and question/answer period. Region staff will be available to answer your questions and hear your feedback.

This public meeting is hosted by Niagara Region.

In recent decades, the health of Indigenous Peoples has been improving despite multiple issues regarding access and other impacts of the health care system. Join us as we explore this issue by highlighting health equity, discussing historical and current contexts, and exploring a discourse for ways in which clinicians can work to help improve their practice and care that will contribute to positive health outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in Ontario.

This webinar is hosted by the Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) Community of Interest.

The process of migration and resettlement can be extremely challenging and often puts the mental health and well-being of newcomers at risk. Despite pertinent and clear mental health issues in the newcomer population, availability and accessibility of services remain an issue. As this population continues to grow, it is essential to assess the prevalence of mental health issues in newcomers in order to adapt services accordingly.

During this webinar, presenters will discuss:

• Needs of newcomers and refugees
• Barriers to accessing Mental Health Support
• Environmental Scan & Recommendations
• Best Practice Guidelines

Presenters:

• Zainab Awad, Mental Health Program Coordinator, Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre
• Ali Ahmed, Mental Health Program Support Worker, Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre

This event is hosted by Niagara Connects in partnership with Niagara Folk Arts Multicultural Centre. A follow-up resource package will be distributed after the event.