News
Alzheimer Society First Link Program news
By: RaDAR Website
First Link Coordinators now available for in-person appointments on Mondays at Market Mall in Saskatoon
Talking about Driving and Dementia
By: RaDAR Website
Prepared for Canada Road Safety week, this podcast produced by the Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation explores driving and dementia
Dr. Megan O'Connell receives SHRF Funding
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR investigator, Dr. Megan O'Connell, receives a Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Impact Grant
Dr. Allison Cammer receives SHRF Funding
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR investigator, Dr. Allison Cammer, receives a Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation Innovation Grant
Dr. Julie Kosteniuk accepts new position as Assistant Professor
By: RaDAR Website
Joining the Canadian Centre for Rural and Agricultural Health in a tenure-track role focused on rural dementia care.
Cognitive Kitchen for Rural Older Adults
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR investigator Dr. Allison Cammer leads Cognitive Kitchen project
Art Exhibition focuses on Lived Experience with Dementia
By: RaDAR Website
Yorkton's Godfrey Dean Art Gallery exhibition: Belong Where You Find Yourself runs April 5 to May 23.
Clinical trial planned for novel Alzheimer's Disease therapy at Usask
By: RaDAR Website
Dr. Andrew Kirk is a co-lead on the trial, members of the research team include Dr. Megan O'Connell
Dr. Debra Morgan featured on Researchers Under the Scope podcast
By: RaDAR Website
University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine podcast features a one-on-one interview with Dr. Debra Morgan
Driving and Dementia Online Resource available
By: RaDAR Website
CCNA Team 16 has developed a Canadian online resource to help decision making around driving and dementia
New RaDAR Publication - Autumn 2022
By: RaDAR Website
A stakeholder engagement strategy for an ongoing research program in rural dementia care
Employment Opportunity - PDF position at Gilbrea Centre for Studies on Aging
By: RaDAR Website
The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, at McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, is hiring for a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship - Apply by September 29th
RaDAR Team Essay in 2022 World Alzheimer Report
By: RaDAR Website
Essay on rural dementia-related palliative and end-of-life care included in international report
Employment Opportunities
By: RaDAR Website
The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan -- a RaDAR Community partner -- is recruiting for a number of permanent, full-time positions.
Research Funding available
By: RaDAR Website
In collaboration with Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan offers Saskatchewan researchers funding support for Alzheimer and Dementia-rela...
Research Opportunity - Participants needed!
By: RaDAR Website
Seeking informal caregivers (care partners) of persons with dementia to take part in a study on a remotely-delivered therapeutic intervention.
Research Opportunity - SK participants needed
By: RaDAR Website
Exploring the experience of family caregivers when a person living with dementia falls
Research Opportunity - Seeking Participants!
By: RaDAR Website
Take part in a nation-wide project to create electronic scrapbooks for Canadians
Research Opportunity - Saskatchewan participants needed!
By: RaDAR Website
Seeking participants older than 65 living with dementia, and care partners, to take part in a RaDAR Team research study aiming to improve the care of older adults living with demen...
Welcome to Canada Anthea!
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR Investigator, Dr. Anthea Innes, begins position at McMaster University
New RaDAR Publication - Winter 2022
By: RaDAR Website
Sustaining and Scaling up Rural Primary Health Care Memory Clinics in Saskatchewan
2021 Report on National Dementia Strategy Available
By: RaDAR Website
The 2021 Report to Parliament on Canada's National Dementia Strategy is now available, and an update on national public education campaign about dementia
Alzheimer Awareness Month Events at CCNA
By: RaDAR Website
The Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA) is presenting two free events in January 2022
Research Opportunity - Southeast Sask participants needed!
By: RaDAR Website
Currently seeking participants from southeast Saskatchewan to take part in a RaDAR Team research study about community-based programs
Employment Opportunity
By: RaDAR Website
Our community partner, Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, is accepting applications for five positions
Dr. Megan O'Connell working to deliver culturally safe support to Indigenous caregivers
By: RaDAR Website
Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) story highlights the work of Dr. Megan O'Connell with Indigenous caregivers caring for a family member with dementia.
Call for Adult Child Caregivers of people with Young-Onset Dementia
By: RaDAR Website
Participants needed for University of Waterloo student-led study to describe the perceptions of the caregiving role from the perspective of adult child young-onset dementia caregiv...
Dr. Megan O'Connell featured on Usask News
By: RaDAR Website
March 2021 Usask News story highlights the work of Dr. Megan O'Connell of the RaDAR team.
Call for Physician Participants in National Survey
By: RaDAR Website
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and Alzheimer Society of Canada are encouraging physicians to participate in a National Dementia Care Needs Assessment Survey.
Participants Needed
By: RaDAR Website
University of Saskatchewan School of Public Health researcher team needs participants for a rural transportation services study - Updated January 2021
Dementia Supports in Rural Saskatchewan
By: RaDAR Website
University of Regina based project team aiming to enhance social inclusion of older adults with dementia living in rural communities in Saskatchewan - sign up for their newsletter!
Participate in Dementia Journey Survey
By: RaDAR Website
Two versions of the survey are available: one for people living with dementia, and one for caregivers of people with dementia. The study leads are looking to better understand the ...
Online Workshop Opportunity
Promising Practices and Next Steps: Under Reporting of Abuse of Community Residing Older Adults -- November 23rd 1:30 to 3:30 pm CST
First Link Report Released
RaDAR community partner, the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, released their First Link Highlight Report. The report shares their successes supporting people with dementia across...
Marjory's Story
By: RaDAR Website
Daughter Leanne and health care provider Jean Daku are featured guests on a podcast produced by Dementia Dialogue. Listen as they share the story of how the rural primary health ca...
RaDAR Team Feature of Guest Blog
By: RaDAR Website
Analysis & Policy Observatory Blog collection August 16th features the RaDAR Team.
July book release for RaDAR Co-investigator
By: RaDAR Website
Dr. Anthea Innes is co-author of Dementia: The Basics<br></br> Available July 21, 2020.
Research Webinar July 9th
By: RaDAR Website
Join in as RaDAR team member Dr. Megan O'Connell presents - From 0 to 100 in Remote Dementia Research: A Practical Guide.
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Programming online
By: RaDAR Website
Access programs from the comfort of your home virtually!
Addressing Unique Demands in Dementia Care
By: RaDAR Website
Co-edited by Dr. Debra Morgan, newly released publication is an important resource for rural and remote dementia care.
RaDAR publication features in special collection
By: RaDAR Website
BMC journal includes RaDAR Team publication about implementation of evidence-based Rural Primary Health Care Memory Clinics in Special Dementia Collection.
RRMC2.0 Project Receives Sprout Grant
RaDAR investigator, Dr. Megan O'Connell, leads $180,000 grant for RRMC2.0 project which will use technology to help overcome barriers to care for rural individuals and families, an...
Participate and Share Your Opinion
By: RaDAR Website
Dementia Advocacy Canada is working to identify the best programs and services to support Canadians living with dementia and their families - participate now in this national surve...
Embracing Research in Rural Dementia Care
By: Jennifer Hill, BSW, RSW
Jennifer Hill is a Primary Health Care Facilitator based out of Weyburn for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and a community-based research partner with the RaDAR Team. She is als...
RaDAR Team Research Video
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR produced video highlights research collaboration with rural primary health care teams in Saskatchewan
A Dementia Strategy for Canada
By: RaDAR Website
Public Health Agency of Canada releases a national dementia strategy: Together We Aspire
Launch of RRMCi
By: RaDAR Website
Project launches with a sleep intervention study for older adults with cognitive concerns, or dementia, and their caregivers
What We Heard Report now available online
By: RaDAR Website
Public Health Agency of Canada releases report from stakeholder consultations which will be used to develop Canada's dementia strategy.
Funding increase supports expansion of services offered by Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
By: RaDAR Website
The Government of Saskatchewan 2019-2020 annual budget announcement includes additional funding for services; bringing annual funding level up to just over $1 million.
First Link Highlight Report for 2017-2018 Released
By: RaDAR Website
Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan releases report with key benchmarks for First Link program across the province
National Dementia Care Assessment recommends priorities for a Canadian Dementia Strategy
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR Team Lead Dr. Debra Morgan is one of the six-member panel of multidisciplinary experts who compiled the report.
Visiting Scholar Seminar - Tuesday October 23rd - hosted by CCHSA
By: RaDAR Website
Presenter: Dr. Stefanie Auer, Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Preventative Medicine from Danube University Krems, Austria
RaDAR Rounds with Presenter Dr. Michele Board
By: RaDAR Website
Visiting guest to be presenting at RaDAR Rounds on May 3rd
Share your experiences in a Research Study
By: RaDAR Website
Led by RaDAR Investigator Dr. Megan O'Connell, this study is for family caregivers of persons with young onset dementia
Heads Up for Healthier Brains - March 14, 2018
By: RaDAR Website
The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan hosts a public learning opportunity via TeleHealth at sites across Saskatchewan
RaDAR team trainee receives fellowship award.
By: RaDAR Website
Congratulations to Dr. Amanda Froehlich Chow
RaDAR Team marks anniversary milestone for Summit event
By: RaDAR Website
10th Annual Summit meeting in Saskatoon, October 23 & 24, 2017
RaDAR Team Update in CCHSA Annual Report
By: RaDAR Website
The Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture Annual Report for 2016-2017 released.
Researcher Collaborators from Australia visit RaDAR Team
By: RaDAR Website
Dr. Irene Blackberry and Dr. Jane Farmer meet with RaDAR Team members in Saskatoon
RaDAR Team members recognized at Department of Medicine Awards Night
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Dr. Andrew Kirk recognized for 16 years as Head of Division of Neurology and Dr. Debra Morgan receives Researcher of the Year Award at the University of Saskatchewan Department of ...
Dr. Megan O'Connell receives New Scientist Award
By: RaDAR Website
Award recognizes outstanding contributions by University of Saskatchewan faculty to their specific area of expertise.
RaDAR International Travels
By: RaDAR Website
Dr. Debra Morgan, RaDAR Team Lead, on Sabbatical January - July, 2017
Driving and Dementia Presentation
By: RaDAR Website
Tuesday, May 16th, from 7 to 9 pm the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan presents An Evening of Education (via TeleHealth at sites across Saskatchewan)
Allison Cammer at Heads up for Healthier Brains - March 14th, 2017
By: RaDAR Website
RaDAR Trainee Allison Cammer is guest speaker at Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Public Forum.
Canadian Senate releases report calling for National Dementia Strategy.
By: RaDAR Website
Members of the Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology made 29 recommendations to improve the quality of dementia care and research in Canada in an exte...
Debra Morgan recognized by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
By: RaDAR Website
University of Saskatchewan researchers in the Colleges of Pharmacy and Nutrition and Medicine have been recognized by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) for their work ...
CIHR Foundation grant to focus on rural and remote dementia care
By: RaDAR Website - with content from College of Medicine news page by Marg Sheridan
Dr. Debra Morgan, lead of the RaDAR Team was awarded a $2.3M Canadian Institutes of Health Research Foundation grant to fund research to improve dementia resources for rural health...
RaDAR Team Research featured on CCNA News page
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RaDAR team members are part of the CCNA Team 20: Rural Stream
Dr. Debra Morgan presented the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) 2015 Achievement Award
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Presented at annual Santé Awards Evening.