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National Seniors Council report on the social isolation of seniors
On November 24th, the National Seniors Council (NSC) presented their report on the social isolation of seniors to the Minister of State (Seniors), the Minister of Employment and Social Development, and the Minister of Health. The Ministers had identified social isolation as being of key importance to seniors’ overall well-being and mental health, pointing…
Russell Williams receives inaugural Research Canada Leadership Award
Congratulations to Russell Williams, CFN Board Member, who was awarded the new Research Canada Leadership Award! This new Award was created to honour champions who have made outstanding efforts in advocating for Canadian health research at the local, provincial and/or national level. Russell received his award at the HRF Gala Awards Dinner in partnership with Prix…
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY — CFN Health Technology Innovation Grant Program
CFN and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Sciences at Ryerson University have partnered to provide a unique funding opportunity for research scientists and engineers developing technologies that can be used to better the lives of the seriously ill, frail elderly. The HTIG Program will fund projects of up to 12 months in length and…
COU releases reports addressing advancing care and support for older Ontarians
The Council of Ontario Universities (COU) recently announced the release of a series of reports that explore how to enhance the knowledge and skills of health and social care providers to better meet the needs of older Ontarians. These reports address the educational recommendations in Samir Sinha’s report for the Ontario government concerning strategic initiatives…
CFN researcher named to Order of Canada
CFN Researcher named to Order of Canada Congratulations to to Dr. Deborah Cook, who was made an Officer of the Order of Canada on June 30th, recognized for her contributions to the improvement of global intensive care unit procedures and for her leadership in the creation of a national network for critical care research. Dr….
Catalyst grants awarded
Ten investigators at nine institutions will receive grants under the inaugural round of the CFN Catalyst Grant Program. Projects funded are up to one year in length and catalyze creativity, novelty and innovation. Projects funded include pilot studies and novel and innovative approaches aligned with CFN strategic research priorities. Click here to view a list…
CFN awards eight fellowships
CFN is pleased to announce eight new Interdisciplinary Fellowship Program (IFP) awards as part of our mandate to develop highly qualified professionals (HQP) who can thrive in a multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral health care environment. The eight award recipients are from a wide range of disciplines and educational institutions across Canada, with projects in Education, Engineering, Rehabilitation, Gerontology,…
Knowledge Synthesis Grants awarded
CFN is pleased to announce seven Knowledge Synthesis Grants as part of our mandate to develop multi-disciplinary and multi-sector approaches to caring for seriously ill, frail elderly patients, their families and caregivers. The awards provide funding for 36 investigators, along with numerous partners and trainees who are working together to improve care. The seven grant recipients (en…
CFN Inaugural Annual Scientific Meeting TODAY
CFN’s first Annual Scientific Meeting took place in Toronto on September 25-26 at the Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre. Close to 100 Network participants are gathering to learn more about the Network’s funded research, and discuss best practices, network perspectives, partnership opportunities and strategic priorities.
CFN names first Interdisciplinary Fellows
Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) is pleased to announce eight fellowship awards as part of their mandate to develop multidisciplinary and multi-sector approaches to caring for seriously ill elderly patients, their families and caregivers. “The care needs of the frail elderly are complex and often require collaboration among a number of health professionals, community organizations and…