Dr. Thea Franke

[Vantage Point @vantagepnt]

Are B.C.’s orgs ready to support social & physical health of adults 55+? Work at an org serving people 55+?

Take this 10 min survey from UBC's Active Aging Research Team to help answer that question by Mar 20.

10 lucky respondents get a $100 gift card!
https://t.co/qDSZV3HtQI

[Dr. Thea Franke @TheaMFranke]

@Stephaniehatzi I absolutely love this!

[Made In Canada @MadelnCanada]

200+ South African firefighters landed in Edmonton, Canada to assist in the fight against the raging wildfire. 🇿🇦🇨🇦

[Hey Neighbour Collective (find us on Bluesky!) @HeyNeighbourBC]

Community & being socially connected are two critical factors for #emergencypreparedness. An important webinar as we grapple with extreme weather events. Tune in on May 16 for info + tangible actions. @BRNeighbours @ActiveAgingRT @CityofVancouver #YVR #ConnectandPrepare

[The Center for Implementation @TCI_ca]

@EkpProctor @NCIDAChambers @rcbrownson

https://t.co/wU35JyS1hn

[CIHR Institute of Aging @CIHR_IA]

As Canada supports a rapidly growing older adult population and post-pandemic recovery, research on aging is needed more than ever. See our bold, new directions & priorities.

👉 https://t.co/V5CtD50Gq2

#ReframeAgingCAN #researchonaging @RochonPaula @WCHospital

[The Center for Implementation @TCI_ca]

We believe the Interactive Systems Framework (ISF) is one of the most under-leveraged implementation frameworks out there!

Have you used the ISF to unpack roles in the implementation system?

#ImpSci #Implementation #ImpPractice #ChangeManagement #SystemsThinking

[The Center for Implementation @TCI_ca]

For the full article: https://t.co/u2oRxX978W

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[Diya Chowdhury @DrDiyaChowdhury]

Decided to wear my mom’s saree (formal Bangladeshi attire) at #CAG_2022 to represent my culture, and intentionally signalling that academia doesn't have to (and shouldn't) look one way! With my wonderful co-supervisors @paulstolee and @CTong_geron! @GHS_UW @cagacg

[CBC British Columbia @cbcnewsbc]

The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) says new research shows almost half a billion dollars of public money and subsidies is going to private schools in B.C. and suggests public funding flowing to elite prep schools should be phased out. https://t.co/J682iN22RF

[Physio Meets Science @PhysioMeScience]

Treatment of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: What do Guidelines From Major Professional Societies recommend?

👀👀👇👇

https://t.co/STjUsw8ZRD

[Vineet Chopra @vineet_chopra]

As an editor, I often read discussions that are long winded, meandering and fail to make an impact.

They feel like an after-thought rather than a key part of the paper.

Here are some tips to make your discussion better. Full credit to @sanjaysaint who taught me this years ago!

[Massey Theatre @Masseytheatre]

Don't miss the free screening of All the Lonely People this Thursday! Join us for the Canadian Premiere, followed by a panel discussion featuring the filmmaker and special guests. Refreshment will be provided.

Reserve your tickets: https://t.co/fkbqARHCS3

#NewWest #ArtsNW

[Sinai/UHN Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Program @SinaiGeriatrics]

Our June Healthy Ageing 101 webinar is now open for registration! Join us on June 21st for "Ageing with Pride: Understanding the Unique Needs and Ways to Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Seniors" hosted by @DiverseAging. To register, visit: https://t.co/TsnTGtaDI0 #PrideMonth

[Dr. Rachel Shelton @DrRachelShelton]

1/Excited this paper is out with @BaumannAna @EvaWoodwardPhD @PrajaktaAdsul @RSoniaSingh! Informed by COM-B, we collected data on the skills, training, & support #impsci researchers need to conduct equity-oriented and/or community-engaged D&I research: https://t.co/9TW5mIlY4Z

[BC Seniors Advocate @SrsAdvocateBC]

#SeniorsWeek begins today! Now is the time to recognize the immense contributions of older British Columbians and take stock of how we are doing in meeting the needs of older people in our communities. https://t.co/xiEvEJuX1e #BCSeniorsWeek

[Dr. Thea Franke @TheaMFranke]

https://t.co/6BmGBTWzlL

[The Dawn Chorus Group @DawnChorusGroup]

#equity

[Debra Caplan @debra_caplan]

Early on in the Covid pandemic, there were lots of articles about how the 1918 flu disappeared from our collective memory and the historical record. Alfred Crosby famously called it "America's Forgotten Pandemic" in his 1989 book.

A short 🧵 1/