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’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.
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…
We are pleased to present our inaugural Annual Report (Report annuel), documenting the evolution of our Network from a concept into an established organization with solid partnerships, strategic priorities and a focused national agenda. Contact us to learn more, discuss our progress or to become involved in our Network. Media: for more information or to…
The Board of Directors of Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. John Muscedere, MD, FRCPC as Scientific Director, effective August 1, 2013. Dr. Muscedere is an intensivist at Kingston General Hospital (KGH), and Associate Professor in the Critical Care Program, Department of Medicine, in the School of Medicine at…
June 26, 2013 — CFN celebrated two landmarks today — its Administrative Centre relocation to historic Kidd House, and its first anniversary (July 1). Leslee Thompson, Kingston General Hospital CEO, Dr. Steven Liss, Queen’s University Vice-Principal Research, and CFN Board Chair the Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C. marked the occasion with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and guests enjoyed a…
Canadian Frailty Network today announced the recipients of its Summer Student Awards — ten students from seven degree programs at eight universities across the country. “Mentoring and development of highly qualified personnel (HQP) is an important component of CFN’s mandate, and our funding from the federal Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) program”, said CFN…
The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C. today received an honourary Doctor of Laws at the Dalhousie University Faculty of Health Professions Convocation. In honouring Ms. Carstairs, Dalhousie described her as a “dedicated teacher, a political trailblazer, a champion for palliative care and an advocate for women and children who have experienced abuse.” The honour was particularly rewarding…
CFN Chair The Honourable Sharon Carstairs, P.C., contributed an article to the latest Hill Times Policy Briefing on Canada’s Aging Society. The Hill Times is Canada’s politics and government newsweekly, widely read on the Hill and by top political players and decisionmakers across the country. The Hill Times also publishes regular and substantive Public Policy…
What happens when chronic diseases progress until the end of life is inevitable despite all our efforts and the person becomes very sick? How can technology help?