New at the CLSA

    2015
    Sep
    8 th

    CLSA webinar series will resume Sept. 23

    Webinars covering a broad range of topics related to the study of aging have been scheduled for this fall, with the first one on Sept. 23 providing an update to the research community on the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging.

    2015
    Aug
    13 th

    CLSA launches second wave of data collection

    The next major round of data collection for the CLSA is now underway, following the successful conclusion of baseline data collection on more than 50,000 participants.This first follow-up with participants for in-home interviews began in mid-July at most of the 11 sites across the country, and visits to data collection sites where in-depth physical assessments are conducted have begun in several locations.

    2015
    Jul
    27 th

    Cognition data available from CLSA

    Version 2.0 of the CLSA dataset, which includes the cognition data for the 21,241 participants who completed their baseline assessments through telephone interviews, is now ready for release.

    2015
    Jun
    29 th

    Government representatives congratulate CLSA on recruitment milestone

    The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging’s milestone of reaching its ambitious recruitment goal of 50,000 Canadian participants was formally recognized by the Government of Canada during a gathering at McMaster Innovation Park today.

    2015
    May
    15 th

    Estimates of dementia prevalence in Canada to be discussed at June 15 webinar

    A recent report commissioned to better understand the differences in dementia prevalence estimates and projections for Canada will be the focus of the next CLSA webinar on June 15.

    2015
    Apr
    22 nd

    Creating age-friendly communities focus of webinar on May 14

    Research findings on what constitutes an age-friendly community for older adults will be explored in the next CLSA webinar on May 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.Dr. Verena Menec will discuss her work in community-based programs of research, such as what constitutes an age-friendly community from the perspective of older adults, and what are the challenges for communities in becoming more age-friendly.

    2015
    Mar
    27 th

    Webinar on April 16 to focus on identifying adults with epilepsy

    A new screening instrument to identify adults with epilepsy in population-based studies will be explored in the next CLSA webinar on April 16, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

    2015
    Mar
    9 th

    Investment in Canadian knowledge of aging renewed

    The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) has received a $41.6 million grant through the Government of Canada to continue its work for the next five years.A total of 50,000 Canadians are being followed over 20 years to provide information which can be used to improve understanding on subjects ranging from disease development to how social habits may affect how someone ages, and ultimately promote healthy aging. The funding is from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR).

    2015
    Feb
    27 th

    Webinar on March 13 will focus on CLSA data availability and access

    Researchers from across Canada who study subjects related to the aging process can learn how a rich source of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) can help further their work, during a webinar on Friday, March 13 at 12 noon.

    2015
    Feb
    23 rd

    New CATI site for CLSA opens at Simon Fraser University

    CLSA has opened its newest computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) site at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, B.C. It will play a key role in data collection for the most comprehensive study of aging ever undertaken in Canada. The CATI site is under the direction of Gerontology Professor Andrew Wister, who is the CLSA lead for SFU.