CABHI Supports 22 Organizations with Adopting Innovation to Enhance the Lives of Older Adults Across Canada

Addressing the evolving needs of older adults, the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI) is pleased to announce its support of 22 Canadian organizations in building their readiness to adopt innovation.

CABHI’s Discover and Adopt not only provides funding but also trains long-term care, retirement, and home healthcare organizations to introduce, implement, and sustain innovations that address their pain points. “Although organizations are often interested in trying new ideas and approaches to improve care delivery, they may not have the dedicated time, resources, and experience required to find, trial, and sustain innovation in their own settings.” says Dr. Allison Sekuler, President and Chief Scientist at CABHI. “The D+A program equips organizations with practical tools, guidance, and peer-to-peer learning opportunities so they are better prepared to implement innovative solutions and improve the quality of life and care for those they serve.”

Building on the success of the initial cohort, CABHI broadens the D+A program’s reach this year by expanding to include organizations across Canada. This year also launches a new strategic partnership between CABHI and the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The CMA is complementing CABHI’s funding to support innovation adoption, particularly in home healthcare and community-based settings. “The CMA collaborates with a wide range of stakeholders to meet the needs of an aging population, and we are thrilled to partner with CABHI to advance our shared goals of supporting older adults in aging with dignity in community and care settings across the country,” says Dr. Kathleen Ross, President of the CMA.

To learn more about the pain points identified by funded organizations in this year’s Cohort, please visit the Call for Innovation.