The ORC previously funded the Senior Investigators’ initiative which utilized $80,000 to assist investigators in developing new research proposals to support the ORC’s primary goals. The applicants were required to demonstrate the following:
This initiative is no longer funded, but please peruse our previous award recipients below.
2009-2010
Dr. Cynthia Balion Samuel McLaughlin Centre for Research and Education in Aging and Health Is vitamin D associated with cognitive decline? Presentation: Is vitamin D associated with cognitive decline? |
Dr. Deirdre Dawson & Dr. Julie Richardson Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (Dawson) R Samuel McLaughlin Centre for Research and Education in Aging and Health (Richardson) Maintaining autonomy as we age: Investigating the application of a strategy training approach for ameliorating the effects of age-related executive dysfunction Presentation: int Presentation | * Maintaining autonomy as we age: A strategy training approach to ameliorating the effects of age-related executive dysfunction. Julie Richardson, PhD. ORC Consultation Meeting : June 28th, 2010 |
Dr. Carol Greenwood Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit Impact of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Brain Health Presentation: Impact of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Brain Health |
Dr. Elaine Wiersma Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health Self Management of Dementia Presentation: Self-Management of Dementia: Developing a Conceptual Framework |
2008-2009
Dr. Michel Bedard CERAH, Lakehead Older Adults, Driving and Mobility |
Dr. Larry Chambers EBRI, Ottawa Palatable Puree: Improving weight status and food satisfaction among older persons needing dysphagic food products |
Dr. Laura Wagner Kunin-Lunenfeld, Baycrest Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Issues in Long-Term Care (LTC): Implications for Improving Mobility and Safety |