Research News
The Importance of Balance
Cluster faculty member Brian Dalton was recently featured on Global News BC The Morning Show to discuss his research on balance and aging.
The Joys of Attending University Later in Life
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.
UBCO Heat Age Friendly Game Night a great success!
Thirty-six guests, the oldest aged 96 years, came out to cheer on the Men’s Heat to a huge win
UBCO joins global network of Age Friendly Universities
In June 2022, the University of British Columbia Okanagan became the 8th Canadian university to join the Age Friendly University global network.
A Rebalancing Act
UBC Okanagan News features Dr. Dalton and Dr. Komisar’s research on balance and fall prevention.
NFRF Exploration Grant Awarded!
Aging In Place has been awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration grant to develop virtual reality technology for older adult health and wellbeing.
Aging In Place in Canada: meaning and action
Dr. Jakobi recently presented the results of this Aging In Place research study. Read the full report here.
Co-designing Virtual Reality to Promote Exercise with People Living with Dementia
Dr. Jennifer Boger’s team recently published their work on co-designing virtual reality games to promote exercise among older adults living with dementia.
Dr. Jakobi named new Chair for Women in Science and Engineering
Aging In Place lead, Dr. Jakobi, has been appointed the NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering for the BC/Yukon region.
Higher handrails help reduce falls
Dr. Vicki Komisar’s research findings that higher handrails reduce fall risk are being used to develop WorkSafeBC guidelines to prevent fall-related injuries.