ContentSkip to Main ContentAccessibility HelpnewsTop StoriesLocalClimateWorldCanadaPoliticsIndigenousBusinessThe NationalHealthEntertainmentScienceCBC News InvestigatesGo PublicAbout CBC NewsBeing Black in CanadaGathering at UPEI aimed at making life a little smoother for people as they age5 hours agoDuration 6:275 hours agoNewsDuration 6:27The eighth annual AGE-WELL Summer Institute is underway at UPEI. It’s a week-long meeting of the minds with the goal of designing technology-based solutions to better support older adults. Samantha Sandassie is the director of education and training at AGE-WELL and Olive Bryanton is part of the older adult and caregiver advisory committee. They sat down to talk with CBC’s Louise Martin.Related Stories New program aims to help older queer Islanders find comfort and community Glucose Grind run raises over $9,000 in support of Island seniors with diabetes No ‘silver bullet’ to address shortfall at UPEI, people at budget open house are told Grad party at long-term care home gives new meaning to ‘senior prom’ New federal disability support program gets mixed reviews from advocates in P.E.IMore from NewsVideo5:10This American city is trying to lure Canadians back into visiting | Hanomansing TonightHanomansing Tonight 1 minute agoVideo1:56Calgary wants to build an ‘inland port’. Here’s why6 minutes agoVideo2:44What Alberta’s new school library standards means for students and staff9 minutes agoVideo1:57New initiative gives low-income families access to fresh food10 minutes agoVideo1:59Saskatoon man facing more than 20 charges after stolen truck chase Wednesday27 minutes agoTrending NowVideo3:26That white guy who can’t get a job at Tim Hortons? He’s AICBC News July 9Video0:29RAW VIDEO: The basking shark that Don Gauthier spotted off P.E.I.’s North ShoreJuly 8Video1:10Meteotsunami-like wave caught on video near Thunder Bay, Ont.June 26Video1:36Ontario teen charged with attempted murder in mysterious attack on childThe National July 10Video1:56Penny Oleksiak’s withdrawal from world championships has us wondering – what even is ‘whereabouts’?July 8now
Gathering at UPEI aimed at making life a little smoother for people as they age
