The National Institute on Ageing Announces New Collaboration with TELUS Health to Support Independent Living for Older Adults
Today, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) announced a collaboration with TELUS Health to help raise public awareness about assistive technologies that can support older adults maintain active and independent lives. With a contribution of $100,000 from TELUS Health, the NIA is publishing print and online resources to inform older adults and their caregivers on how technology can enhance social inclusion, functional ability, health, well-being and safety.
Falls are the leading cause of injury for older adults in Canada β they are also largely preventable.
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Date
Sep 22, 2021
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By
The National Institute on Ageing
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