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Statins use in LTC residents — comparing intensive- and moderate-doses on one-year survival
Researchers from one of CFN’s Strategic Impact Grants had study results and implications for care published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) on January 14, 2019. Read the article: One-year survival and admission to hospital for cardiovascular events among older residents of long-term care facilities who were prescribed intensive- and moderate-dose statins. Why is this…
Federal funding may be ending, but frailty still matters
Canadian Frailty Network Scientific Director and CEO, Dr. John Muscedere and CFN Board Chair Russell Williams weigh-in on the effects of the phasing out of the federally funded Networks of Centres of Excellence Program. “…the Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) was funded under the NCE program in 2012 and is Canada’s only network focused on improving…
Recent death of Gilles Duceppe’s 93 year-old mother shines light on vulnerability of older adults living with frailty in emergencies
As witnessed by the tragedy of Rowley Hotte’s death in Quebec, the safety of Canada’s older adults, particularly those living with frailty, is a challenge that must be addressed. No matter where they live, standards should be in place to ensure that all vulnerable older adults are accounted for in times of disasters, or yes,…
Hospitals are needlessly risky for older Canadians living with frailty
Read the latest op-ed from CFN Investigators George Heckman and Paul Hébert Hospitals are needlessly risky for older Canadians living with frailty. The downside to living longer is chronic illness. Identifying vulnerable patients early is vital, and there is a way. This article includes results from a CFN-funded project, “Care of frail, acutely ill older persons: Making…
2019 Knowledge Translation Grant Competition
JANUARY 14, 2019: THE INTENT TO APPLY PHASE OF THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED. On December 10th, CFN announced its second Knowledge Translation (KT) Competition. Designed to bridge the gap between evidence and practice, the 2019 CFN KT Competition is designed to bridge the gap between evidence and practice. We are looking for scaleable projects…
CFN funding from NCE to continue to end of second term in 2022
As you may be aware, it was announced today that the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program is being phased out. Although Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) is disappointed with this news, we appreciate the federal government’s support and have been assured that our funding will continue unchanged to the end of our second term in…
Funding Opportunity: Increasing social inclusion of seniors
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects that make a difference in the lives of seniors and their communities. Through the NHSP, the Government of Canada encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences to the benefit of others. The objectives of the NHSP are:…
CIHR looking for feedback
CIHR is looking for input on draft Ethics Guidance on Developing Research Partnerships with Patients. A Working Group of patients, researchers and ethicists invites your feedback. The consultation closes on January 28, 2019. Click here to review.
Assessing QOL is crucial to enhancing care
CFN Investigator Rick Sawatzky’s latest research funded by CFN was recently featured on UBC’s CHÉOS website (Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences): Closing the knowledge gap in the use of quality of life assessment tools. Working with colleague Kara Schick-Makaroff, Dr. Sawatzky’s project aims to develop and implement KT tools for the use of QOL…
Congratulations to Dr. Olga Theou, CFN young investigator!
Congratulations to Olga Theou, who received a research excellence award at the Dalhousie School of Medicine Research Evening on November 8, 2018. Olga is an outstanding CFN young investigator, and CFN Frailty Fellowship Supervisor. As CFN Network Investigator Ken Rockwood put it, “A richly deserved award to an outstanding young scientist. Olga is providing exemplary…