Implementing Research for Equity in Aging (IREA)

Led by Dr. Jordana Salma, Associate Professor, University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing.

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Our doctoral trainee Sadaf leading a session through the STRONG program—a free 8-week health & wellness program for older South Asians in Edmonton 🌿
Hosted by the Indo-Canadian Women’s Association
Wednesdays, 11AM–1PM
📧 [email protected] | 📞 780-490-0477

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A belated but heartfelt thank you to @comag_yeg for hosting the 2025 Seniors Fair this past Saturday! 💚

IREA was honoured to connect with older adults, families & community partners in such a joyful and welcoming space.
#SeniorsFair2025 #YEG #HealthyAging #COMAG

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We are so proud of our doctoral student, Alyssa Domingo, who attended and presented her poster at #ICNCongress2025 in Helsinki, Finland! 🌍 #NurseResearcher #InclusiveCare #GerontologicalNursingEducation

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🎉 Big congratulations to our doctoral student, Sadaf Murad-Kassam, on being selected as a trainee for the 2025 Summer Program in Aging (SPA), hosted by @CIHR_IA at Baycrest Academy in Toronto! This amazing program brings together future leaders in #AgingResearch across Canada.

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📣 IREA will be at the #SeniorsFair this Saturday hosted by COMAG!
🗓️ Sat, June 21 | ⏰ 11AM–3PM
📍 Radisson Hotel, 18035 Stony Plain Rd
✨ Free entry, booths, refreshments & prizes!
🚌 Bus available from Markaz ul Islam and MAC (Rahma) 📞 Reserve at 780-554-4003
#YEG

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🤝Since 2017, IREA and the Council of Muslims on Aging Gracefully (CoMag) have partnered to advance advocacy for Muslim seniors through community-driven research and action.
Learn more: https://t.co/uDgPb9r5zf
#MuslimSeniors #CommunityResearch #YEG

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Happy Seniors Week! Check out our booth at the Senior’s Week kick off event in City Hall today until 1:30PM! We are meeting so many wonderful seniors and people who care for seniors today ❤️

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Shoutout to our PhD student Sadaf Murad-Kassam and her patient partner Afroz Shivji for their powerful presentations on partnering with ethnic communities in dementia research at the 2025 NorthWest SPOR Collaborative Forum, hosted by @AbSPORU! 👏
#HealthEquity #DementiaResearch

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New publication! 📝
Our paper shares insights on engaging undergraduate researchers in #qualitative studies with immigrant older adults
💡 Learn how we train + mentor the next generation of equity-focused researchers
📄https://t.co/kA2OqzjmeW
#CommunityResearch #ResearchTraining

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New report out!
📘We share insights from racialized immigrant older women on how neighborhoods shape mobility & connection.
Read: https://t.co/YcKJTLqf6L

#AgingInPlace #HealthEquity #MobilityJustice #TransportationEquity

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📢 We’re excited to launch our new website + refreshed look!
The IREA Lab is a research team centering lived experiences & community conversations to advance health equity as we age.
Explore ➡️ [https://t.co/6i0Nw0psvt]
#CommunityResearch #HealthEquity #AgingWell

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We wrapped up the #STRONGprogram in style! 🎉
Last Friday, community leaders, students & investigators joined us to co-conceptualize the program using intervention theory + explore key ingredients that promote connection & movement for older adults.
#CommunityResearch

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Thrilled with the first week of our co-designed #CommunityDriven #STRONGprogram, empowering immigrant older women in #Edmonton to stay active physically and socially! With 30+ inspiring #seniors on board, we're championing the need for tailored programs that uplift women.

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Publication Alert! 📢
Our study explored the experiences of Muslim immigrant older adults in a walking program. Socializing, fitness instruction, & Fitbit tracking boosted satisfaction. Addressing transportation & education gaps enhanced participation.
https://t.co/eI9giiSm8a

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I learned a new term today, ‘care activism’ discussed by #EthelTungohan at the Canadian Ethnic Studies Association Conference #cesa2024

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Desmond Oklikah and team show disparities in #migrant caregivers’ access to housing #Alberta #CESA2024 #HousingCrisis @YourAlberta @WesternU

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Sharing on behalf of a colleague who is conducting a survey as part of a research study to co-create a self-help program for urinary incontinence among older men.

The survey can be completed online, over the phone or on paper:
https://t.co/Xnu99KL8RE
780.492.5338

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#GNLI #Geneva week has successfully come to an end, with scholars vowing to take back to their countries and incorporating into their regional projects learnings and best practices from the intense and fruitful in-person encounters. Congratulations! @djmasonrn #nursingleadership

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Are we thinking about older adults in conflict zones? Conversations with #WHO Director-General @DrTedros and my #GNLI colleagues from Ukraine and Sudan emphasize we MUST unite in asking for civilian safe zones! #nursesforpeace #Gaza #Sudan #Ukraine @ICNurses @UAlbertaNursing