Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Leaders in Physical Activity Research and Program Development for Seniors
The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) is Canada’s leader in current research and program development for improved physical ability and healthy aging for older adults. It is a not-for-profit national research and education centre within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western. Learn more!
News and Announcements
Community Outreach
The CCAA is on the move this Spring!!
Since 2009 the CCAA has hosted Research to Action at Western University in London, Ontario. This event is a continuing education conference geared toward health care and fitness professionals working with older adults and those interested in the field of physical activity and aging.
The CCAA is excited to announce this year the Research to Action conference will also take place in Calgary on Friday, April 13, 2012.
From the Research Junction
Have you got it in you? Volunteers needed!
Did you resolve to do more volunteer work this New Year? Consider volunteering for a CCAA research project. Older adults in London, Ontario needed!
Read the recruitment poster to learn more!
From our Partners
2012 PARC Symposium at Western!
New Location New Learning Opportunities New Inspiration
Save the Date! May 14-15, 2012 at Western.
The PARC Symposium is coordinated by PARC, the Centre for Excellence for physical activity promotion in Ontario, which is managed by Ophea and funded by the Governement of Ontario.
From the Research Junction
Cold weather and exercise
Learn how to avoid the winter blues, stay healthy, and do it all safely!
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In Memoriam
On Monday, December 19th, 2011 the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) lost a great friend and leader. Former CCAA Director (1995-2002), Nancy Ecclestone passed away peacefully in London. For more than 20 years Nancy played a vital role in the overall development of the Centre, from innovative exercise programs to a national agenda for the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging. It was Nancy who championed the Centre's mandate to include support for activity and rehabilitation programs to reach those who were homebound or living in long-term care facilities. Nancy and her contributions will be respectfully and joyfully remembered by all who knew her. Her legacy will live on in the research, leadership courses and exercise programs she helped shape.
Read Nancy’s full biography here.
Visit the CCAA Facebook page to share stories about Nancy with us.
Read staff tributes to Nancy her.e
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging would be gratefully acknowledged.
CCAA Research Receives Positive Attention from the NY Times!
Our work as members of the CCAA has received some positive attention in the NY times.
From the Research Junction
Go4Life: A Fantastic New Resource to Get and Stay Active!
Launched this October, Go4Life, is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging, This interactive website is designed to help you fit exercise and physical activity into your daily life. Motivating older adults to become physically active for the first time, return to exercise after a break in their routines, or build more exercise and physical activity into weekly routines are the essential elements of Go4Life. Go4Life offers exercises, motivational tips, and free resources to help you get ready, start exercising, and keep going!
Submitted by Dr. Liza Stathokostas
Prevention of non-communicable diseases
The CCAA was recently (16 June) part of an informal interactive hearing providing input to the preparatory process for a high-level meeting in New York City. The high-level meeting took place at the General Assembly on the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases on 19 and 20 September 2011. This meeting addressed the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases worldwide, with a particular focus on developmental and other challenges and social and economic impacts, particularly for developing countries. Learn more on the UN website.
From the Research Junction
Graduate students, Western retirees work out the neuromuscular system
Thanks to a team of graduate students at Western’s Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA) Neuromuscular Lab, the Research Retirement Association (RRA) can tailor their fitness program not only to strengthen muscle control but help reduce fatigue in old age. Read the full Western News Story!
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Clara Fitzgerald
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
Phone 519.661.1603
Fax 519.661.1612
Email: cfitzge4@uwo.ca
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