This research focuses on understanding how falls differ between younger and older adults and why head injuries are more common when older adults fall.
A new research cluster at UBCO aims to support aging in place through collaborative research and innovation by a diverse team of experts.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a challenge in the best of times but during a global pandemic older adults may have an especially difficult time maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
UBC Okanagan research shows strength training is effective Physical exercise may not be top of mind for older adults during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Inspired by his own experience with his aging grandmother, Dr. Brian Dalton studies balance and aging from a neuromuscular perspective.
Cluster faculty member Brian Dalton was recently featured on Global News BC The Morning Show to discuss his research on balance and aging.
Dr. Jakobi shares about the AFU initiative at UBCO on CBC Radio BC Today with Michelle Eliot during a segment on UBC’s oldest graduate.
Thirty-six guests, the oldest aged 96 years, came out to cheer on the Men’s Heat to a huge win