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Rural Dementia Action Research is part of @USaskCCRAH aiming to advance care & research for rural/remote people living with dementia
University of Saskatchewan
Joined September 2016
Are you a family member or friend providing care support to a long-term care resident? Researchers @UofRegina are testing a 1-session online program to support caregivers’ mental health. Participants can earn up to $75. Learn more & join!
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Somewhere in the world, someone develops dementia every 3 seconds. Evidence suggests that when people with dementia and their families are well prepared and supported, feelings of shock, anger and grief are balanced by a sense of reassurance and empowerment.
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Today is #USask Giving Day! Whether it’s $10 or $1,000, your gift today will make a difference and help invest in the people and projects that are making a positive impact in our communities. Learn more at https://t.co/8KgbAcqQv8
#USaskGivingDay
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RaDAR Investigator, Dr. Allison Cammer, is presenter at upcoming Pallium-CGNA ECHO Session September 11th 👇👇 @USaskCCRAH @USaskResearch
📢 Join the @palliumcanada - CGNA ECHO Session: Comfort Nutrition and End of Life 🗓 September 11, 2025 ⏰ 1-1:30 PM ET 👥 Dr. Allison Cammer, PhD, RD 👉 Register: https://t.co/meNxvdyNmt
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Sign up below 👇👇Come for a tour of @USaskCCRAH on Oct 8, and meet members of the RaDAR team. Learn more about our research and the specialist RRMC hosted in the Rural Dementia and Health Lab.
We're hosting another Open House on October 8th! Tour our cutting-edge rural health and safety research facilities and meet our researchers that are driving innovation in rural health & safety across Canada. #RuralHealth #Research #CdnAg
https://t.co/ioltbhHBB7
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RaDAR manuscript, A scoping review of innovations that promote interprofessional collaboration (IPC) in primary care for older adults living with age-related chronic disease in rural areas, now available from PLOS One @USaskCCRAH
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Background and objectives An aging population and associated multi-morbid chronic diseases (CDs) require comprehensive health care across multiple disciplines. Literature suggests interprofessional...
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With harvest underway across Canada and in Saskatchewan, we'd like to wish farm families a healthy and safe harvest season! If you're looking for agricultural health and safety resources, check out our @SaskAgSafety website! https://t.co/iADECKTuz9
#SaskAg #CdnAg
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September is World Alzheimer's Month #WorldAlzheimersMonth
1 September marks the beginning of World Alzheimer’s Month. This year we are raising awareness and encouraging our global network and beyond to ask more questions about dementia. To coincide with the launch of World Alzheimer's Month, Paola Barbarino, CEO of ADI, has recorded a
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Sept. 10 is USask Giving Day! Join us during this 24-hour fundraising initiative to support the people and projects at USask that are making a difference. https://t.co/xVgcvf87J2
#USaskGivingDay #USaskTogether #USask #USaskAlumni
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Heather Alford (BusAdm’19, BA’22, MSc’25), who is pursuing a PhD in USask’s College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, is grateful for the support she’s received from supervisors and colleagues and through...
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The middle stage of dementia is often the longest. It marks a greater decline in memory, thinking, and day-to-day abilities. During this stage: - Cognitive decline becomes more noticeable - The person may still have some awareness of their condition - Tasks like dressing,
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This morning, we’re excited to take part in AAIC For All, a free and inclusive community event that’s an extension of the #AAIC2025 conference. All are invited to hear from global experts about what’s next in Alzheimer’s and dementia research Our team is connecting with
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The Indigenous Cognitive Health Program is excited to announce the launch of its new website. You’ll find resources to learn about engaging with Indigenous communities and learn about culturally safe approaches to research. Check out the new site here: https://t.co/DvtFqNogix
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RaDAR Investigator, and @USaskCCRAH Faculty, Dr. Julie Kosteniuk received an Alzheimer Society Research Program’s New Investigator Grant. Learn about the project to adapt an in-person memory clinic model into a home-based virtual version @USaskResearch
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Learn more about current dementia research taking place across the province to help people living with dementia and their care partners to live the best life possible.
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Today is World Brain Day, a day dedicated to reflecting on & championing brain health. We invite you to check out our ‘Brain Health PRO in a nutshell’ – an infographic summarizing key knowledge & actions for brain health in aging, developed by experts. https://t.co/MO2kCxMsDe
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🎉 It’s showtime at @AginMotion! Swing by the @agbiousask booth #328 to join our lifting study, explore cutting-edge ergonomics research, and to meet our Shoulder Health and Ergonomics Research team. We’d love to see you—don’t miss out! 🌾💪 #AgInMotion #AIM25 #USaskResearch
Ready for @AginMotion? We are! Visit the @agbiousask booth (#328) and join our Lifting Study 💪 — participants get a gift card as a thank you! Be part of hands on research that’s making a difference. 🌾 #AgInMotion #AIM25
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🌟 Day 1 at @AginMotion is here! Visit us at booth SB8 for all of your ag health & safety essentials—grab a free hat, new resources, sunscreen, and enter to win a gift basket packed with safety goodies! 🧢🌞🚜 We can’t wait to see you! #AgInMotion #AIM25 #AgSafety
🌾 @AginMotion kicks off tomorrow! Visit us at booth SB8 in the Scotiabank Farm Pavilion for essential ag health & safety resources and a free UV skin damage screening by SunSmart SK. Don’t miss out—see you there! ☀️👨🌾 #AIM25 #FarmSafe
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Heather Alford is a RaDAR Trainee whose work focuses on nutrition and dementia care. She was supervised by RaDAR Investigator Dr. Allison Cammer @USaskCCRAH
Can #nutrition improve life in long-term care? A #USask graduate student in the College of Pharmacy & Nutrition is exploring the healing power of food for older adults. Learn more: https://t.co/lEbaQ4kzMI
#USaskResearch #BeWhatTheWorldNeeds #HealthyAging #LongTermCare
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The RaDAR team are proud to be part of @USaskCCRAH Review the CCRAH annual report and see how we're working together to build healthier communities! 👇👇
🎉 CCRAH’s 2024–25 Annual Report is live! 🎉 Explore a year of grassroots action, groundbreaking research, powerful partnerships, and impact. See how we’re building healthier communities—together. 🔗 https://t.co/rMLrUVLdQn
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Congratulations to RaDAR trainee Heather Alford who was awarded a @usask Graduate Master's Thesis Award in recognition of outstanding research achievement 👏👏👏 @USaskCCRAH @USaskHealthSc
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Last week @USaskCCRAH hosted a retirement party, and a number of RaDAR team members who have retired over the past few years were honoured. Congratulations to Debra, Norma, Leslie, and Valerie!
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