The Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging (CEHA) at Cape Breton University is dedicated to programs and research that translates into improved care for older adults in rural Nova Scotia. Helping people age in health, in dignity, and in their own communities and homes is a key part of supporting the rich diversity in culture, geography, language and heritage across Cape Breton Island and rural Nova Scotia. It involves older adults, community leaders, family and friends, care givers, healthcare professionals, and students, and spans the breadth of lifestyle, access to healthcare, diet, social engagement, and more. Learn how we work with faculty, students, healthcare workers, community leaders, partner organizations, and of course the people who are living and aging in rural Nova Scotia to continue to support vibrant, healthy, diverse communities.
The Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging is accepting applications for Affiliated Researchers. Details can be found here: Become an Affiliated Researcher
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The Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging is working with the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) as a partner in a national study designed to reduce risk factors for dementia by examining the impact of prevention.
This study is targeting people aged 60-85 from across Canada, offering the opportunity to increase their knowledge of dementia, improve lifestyle risk factors and engage with researchers. This research is part of the Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia, or CANTHUMBS-UP. You can register for the CANTHUMBS-UP study here.
REGISTER AT CANTHUMBS-UP
In December 2021, Research Nova Scotia (RNS), in collaboration with the Department of Health and Wellness and Nova Scotia Health, provided $700,000 to fund CBU’s Centre of Excellence for Healthy Aging in honour of Dr. Kenneth Rockwood. Dr. Rockwood, a Halifax doctor, educator and researcher is a world leader in the study of frailty and dementia. He was recipient of the 2021 Ryman Prize which recognizes the best work carried out anywhere in the world that has enhanced quality of life for older people. Dr. Rockwood contributed $25,000 from the Ryman prize money to catalyze this research program at CBU and promote whole-patient care for people living with frailty and/or dementia. He will continue to support the Centre as Principal Investigator.
