Past Research to Action Conferences

Past Speakers and Topics

2019

London

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Friday, June 7

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Hal Johnson & Joanne McLoed Your Health is Truly Your Wealth
Sarah Cartwright Kick Up Your Cardio
Donna Kosior Physical Literacy for Older People
Afternoon
Anita Christie Aging and Fatigue: Mind-muscle connections.
Anita Findlay Barre for Balance
Susan Hunter Balancing Acts: optimizing exercise to prevent falls
Ros Banks & Kathy Meyer FULL SFIC

Saturday, June 8

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Glen Belfry Health, Aging and CCAA Exercise Leaders
Kathy Meyer Muscle Training for High Performance Seniors
Kathy Meyer The Importance of Music for Senior Fitness
Monica Maly Promoting Exercise in Older Adults with Arthritis-Related Pain
Afternoon
Christine Dirks The Joy of Being Active
JB Orange Person-centered approaches to caring for people living with dementia
Pauline White FULL SFIC

2018

Toronto

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November 8, 2018

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Flemingdon Team FFL project/accomplishments, celebrating successes, funder recognition
Shilpa Dogra Facilitating movement in our communities
Ryan Wight Interventions targeting sedentary behaviour
Leslie McAdam Activity Burst! Ball cardio seated
Afternoon
Felicia White Brain Health – Minds in Motion®, physical activity and social recreation program of the Alzheimer Society
Beth Munro SFIC exercise class sample
Michael Coteau, MPP for Don Valley East: Project Recognition Remarks
Maria Calvachi and Valerie Haboucha Lessons learned for supporting diverse communities
Sarah Gallsworthy HIGH FIVE Older Adult – Positive experiences never get old

London

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Friday, June 8

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Kirsten Bell Move over body builders
Kathy Meyer Lower Body Bands
Jenna Gibbs Too Fit to Fall or Fracture
Afternoon
Kevin Shoemaker Optimizing Brain Health Across the Lifespan
Clara Fitzgerald Minds in Motion
Kevin Shoemaker Expanding CCAA Research and Its Impact
Gabriella De Nino Urban Poling
Elaine Fletcher Full SFIC Class

Saturday, June 9

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Dr. Aric Sudicky Healthy aging myths and tips
Anne Cooke Choreography 2.0
Diane English Positive Experiences Never Get Old
Afternoon
Kathy Meyer Upper Body Bands
Leslie McAdam Standard Plus
Silvia Pogliaghi Determination of cardiorespiratory fitness
Lara Mylly Full SFIC Class

2017

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Friday, June 9

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Dr. Stuart Phillips Successful aging: not in a pill or under a knife
Beth Munro Balance: Anywhere, Anytime
Narlon C Boa Sorte Silva Exercise, Aging and Cognition: Is it possible to mitigate cognitive decline in older adults?
Afternoon
Cassandra Ellis Active Session: Music and the Beat
Cori Hutton A Step in the Right Direction
Colleen McGrath Age-related vision loss: What do I need to know?
Lauren Crutchlow Show Up and Participate
Chris Moffett Full SFIC Class

Saturday, June 10

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Dr. Aric Sudicky Applying the Science: Creating a personalized recipe for healthy aging
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Anne Cooke Active Session: Building Fitness Choreography
Lauren Bechard Promoting Movement as Medicine for the Mind
Afternoon
Leslie McAdam Active Session:Lower Mobility Options
Shilpa Dogra Sedentary Time in Older Men and Women
Dylan Brennan Experiences of Masters Athletes
Sarah Merkel Full SFIC Class
YouTube video

2016

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Friday, June 3

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Introduction and Welcome
Gillian Mandich Keynote: Getting Fitter with Age
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Harry Prapavessis Sedentary Behaviour
Debbie Devries, Kim Kamerman High/Low SFIC Class 1
Afternoon
Kathy Meyer, Leslie McAdam, Clara Fitzgerald Speed Learning 1 [Interval Training, Mat Core Training (YouTube), Evaluation]
Leslie McAdam Activity Burst: Balance
Katelyn Norton Brain Health - Exercise Your Heart!
Gillian Mandich Health and Social Media
Anne Cooke Choreography and Transitions
Clara Fitzgerald End of Day Remarks and Thank You

Saturday, June 4

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Clara Fitzgerald Welcome
Al Salmoni The Benefits of Green Space Physical Activity
Leslie McAdam, Sally Radisic Exercise Risk Management and Air Health Check
Toni Johnston, Chris Moffet High/Low SFIC Class 2
Afternoon
Kathy Meyer, Leslie McAdam, Clara Fitzgerald Speed Learning 2 [Playlists, Exercise Contraindications (YouTube), Chair Core Training]
Ros Banks Activity Burst: Minds in Motion
Anne Van Durmen, Elizabeth Dejaegher, Pat Ecclestone, Susan Haughton Instructor's Guide to Safe and Effective Exercise for Older Adults
Pat, Susan, Anne and Elizabeth
Cassie Ellis Music, Physical Activity and Enjoyment
Clara Fitzgerald Closing Remarks & Thank you

2015

Calgary

Friday, April 10

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Introduction and Welcome
Kaitlin McLay, Western University Practical Applications of Top Evidence-Based Research Articles
Clara Fitzgerald, CCAA Master Trainer Small Balls Workshop (active)
Joseph Levy, MRU Motivation and Engaging Older Adult Participation in Exercise
Activity Burst: Chair Exercises
Afternoon
Clara Fitzgerald, CCAA Master Trainer Benefits of Muscular Strength, Endurance and Power Training
Activity Burst: Balance Exercises
Tracy Rand, Fit 2 Age Contraindications and Exercising with Chronic Conditions
Sandra Gordon, MRU Collaborating with Community Partners and Stakeholders
Wrap-up and Thank you

London

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Friday, June 5

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Registration
Clara Fitzgerald Introduction and Welcome
Melanie Stuckey Top Research Articles – Practical Applications of Recent Research for Seniors’ Fitness Instructors
Denise Connelly Exercising for Chronic Conditions
Kathy Meyer Muscular Training – Strength, Resistance, and Power
Pat Ecclestone Thinking Outside the Exercise Class Format - SAGES
Afternoon
Erin Shellington Cognition and Exercise
Gillian Gorfine Activity Burst
Tobias Morat Sarcopenia, Mobility, and Exercise
Debbie Devries Exercise Class

Saturday, June 6

Speaker(s) Topics
Morning
Clara Fitzgerald Welcome
Clara Fitzgerald, Daphne Stevens Home-Based Exercising and Spotlight on CCAA Participant
Gillian Gorfine Activity Burst
Dr. Charles Rice The Aging Neuromuscular System and Physical Activity
Sarah Merkel Choreography and Cardio
Afternoon
Dr. Alan Salmoni Why is Physical Activity Such Good Medicine?
Jocelyn King Poling Demonstration and Workshop
Susan Hunter Balance, Gait, and Injury Prevention
Gillian Gorfine Closing Remarks & Thank you

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