UW CAG

University of Waterloo Canadian Association on Gerontology Undergraduate Student Connection💜

[UW CAG @uwcag]

Hey Warriors! We are the University of Waterloo Canadian Association on Gerontology Student Connection💜

Our goal is to provide a network for students who are interested in the field of gerontology!

Follow us for updates and join our mailing list through the link in our bio!

[Lili Liu @lililiu_ca]

What makes a good mobile health app? Volunteer to find out!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

📢 We are hiring! 📢

The UW CAG is hiring a variety of directors to join our executive team for the Fall 2022 semester! Click the link below to read about available positions and complete the application.💜

https://t.co/ScbELSwZhc

#uwaterloo #gerontology #studentopportunities

[Emma Conway, PhD @emmaconwayuw]

Excited for @soar_uw 2022 today! I’ll be moderating session 2 this afternoon #soar2022 #perspectivesofhealthyaging

[UW CAG @uwcag]

We are so excited to announce the official launch of UW CAG’s website! Check it out here: https://t.co/0GKyiTzL6o

[Seniors Helping As Research Partners @SHARPontario]

Almost one million Canadians rely on home care supports, but ongoing challenges exist...
https://t.co/LSKSri4luB

[GHS Research Group @GHS_UW]

Be sure to follow @SHARPontario's new account! Seniors Helping As Research Partners (SHARP) is a group of older adults and caregivers who partner on aging-related projects and initiatives.

[UW CAG @uwcag]

This week on our Career Connection we will be taking a look into recreation therapists! We will explore the profession, the roles and responsibilities to do with this career.
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[UW CAG @uwcag]

Here is this weeks Aging Anatomy!

We are exploring the integumentary system and the age-related changes that occur to the skin.
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[UW CAG @uwcag]

Want a chance to relax and meditate before exams?
UW CAG is hosting a virtual Yoga Night on March 24th from 6-7 pm. Attend this event to be entered in a chance of winning a 10$ gift card of your choice!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

The Career Connection for this week is a registered dietician. We are taking a deeper look into the career including the education involved, roles and responsibilities.

Tune into our Instagram takeover on Monday to follow the day in the life of the Nutrition and Aging Lab at UW

[UW CAG @uwcag]

Tune in THIS Monday for our Instagram takeover featuring Rachael Donnelly and Vanessa Trinca!

Experience a day in the life of these two masters students and their work at the Nutrition and Aging Lab at UW.
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[UW CAG @uwcag]

We are so excited to introduce our newest event series Conversations with CAG. This Wednesday March 9th from 6-7 PM we will have guest speakers Dr. Catherine Tong and Diya Chowdhury.
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Sign up using the link in our bio!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

This weeks Aging Anatomy is here!
We are exploring the age-related changes to the auditory system including changes to the ear and presbycucis. Swipe to learn more!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

The UW CAG March Calendar is here! We have another exciting month coming up, with many events and initiatives!

Check out the link in our bio for more information and we hope to see you there!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

UW CAGH will be hosting a
Jeopardy Game Night! In collaboration with SOCH UW, @uwcag, and Heart and Stroke UW.

Who: All Waterloo students are welcome!
When: Wednesday March 2nd at 6:00pm EST
Where: Fill out the registration link in our bio to receive the MS Teams invite!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

Introducing our new initiative of the term Career Connections! Join us every other Friday to look at careers in the gerontology field.
This week we are looking into the career of a gerontologist including a scope into the profession and a real life example.
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[UW CAG @uwcag]

Welcome to this weeks Aging Anatomy!
This week we are exploring the age-related changes to the muscular system! Check out the link in our bio to explore more health changes in the older population!

[UW CAG @uwcag]

Meet the UW CAG Execs for the Winter 2022 term! We are all so excited to prepare the events for all of you.
We also like to welcome back the returning execs!
Sign up for our mailing list through the link in our bio and stay up to date with upcoming events.

[UW CAG @uwcag]

Get ready to enjoy a movie, join us Thursday, February 10th at 6 pm over Microsoft Teams to watch the movie “Up” !
Sign up for our Theatre Thursday event by going to the link in our bio. Attending will enter you in a giveaway for a chance to win a $10 gift card of your choice!

[UW Brain and Body Lab @uwbrainbodylab]

DELIGHT is now set to begin the week of Feb 23rd, 2022. This is an 8-week lifestyle intervention program to support people living with dementia & their care partners. Please visit our website for details at https://t.co/0OW9YHqunf