[Webinar] Aging in Cities: Research findings and policy implications - from physical independence to social connectedness

The CIHR Institutes of Aging and Population and Public Health on behalf of the Federal Table on Healthy Cities are pleased to invite you to the upcoming webinar: 

Aging in Cities: Research findings and policy implications - from physical independence to social connectedness 

📅 Date: April 8, 2026 

🕜 Time: 1:30-2:30 PM ET

▶️ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKMpEB9K

We will hear from three researchers whose work highlights the importance of strengthening physical independence and social connectedness for aging adults in developing programming in cities that are adaptable and responsive to diverse populations. 

Presenters for the Federal Table panel discussion:

Rachel Savage, Women’s College Hospital Reimagining Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) for 21st Century Cities: What Works Best to Support Older Adults to Age in Place?

Heather McKay, University of British Columbia Healthy Aging – Choose to Move program

Danielle Bouchard, University of New Brunswick Musculoskeletal health, mobility or prevention: Understanding how to Attract, Adapt, IMplement and Sustain an evidence-informed fall prevention exercise program in Community Settings: The AAIMS project. 

The webinar is open to everyone, and we hope you will join us to learn and discuss the importance of supporting older adults in our cities.