Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

The CCAA and the City of London have been in the news lately! Learn more about our new student-led blood pressure screening project for City of London program participants. Look for the article on the CBC London news website.

We enjoyed exhibiting at the 39th Annual Geriatric Medicine Refresher Day with St. Joseph’s Health Care London. It was inspiring to connect with healthcare and community partners dedicated to advancing quality care for Canadian older adults.

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Congratulations to Zeyad Alyas on being awarded 1st place for his oral presentation at the 2026 Western Student Research Conference.

Zeyad, a Research Assistant at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, presented research examining the accuracy and precision of blood pressure monitors, with important implications for clinical practice and real-world monitoring.

We are proud to have Zeyad as part of the CCAA team and to support impactful, student-led research. Congratulations again on this well-deserved achievement.

Congratulations to Zeyad Alyas on being awarded 1st place for his oral presentation at the 2026 Western Student Research Conference.

Zeyad, a Research Assistant at the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, presented preliminary findings from ongoing research within Western University’s Faculty of Health Sciences. His work explored the accuracy and precision of blood pressure monitors, with important implications for clinical practice and real-world monitoring.

This achievement reflects his dedication and the meaningful contributions he continues to make to evidence-based research at the CCAA.

We are proud to have Zeyad as part of our team and look forward to seeing his continued impact. Congratulations again on this well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to the fourth-year Community Engaged Learning (CEL) students from the Bachelor of Medical Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry on their outstanding work with the CCAA.

Two student teams contributed meaningfully to our initiatives. One team focused on a Quality Improvement Project, helping strengthen internal processes and expand the reach of our programs.

The second team evaluated program effectiveness, identified key strengths and barriers, and developed recommendations to enhance our communication strategies.

Their work is already making a meaningful impact. 👏📊

Congratulations to the fourth-year Community Engaged Learning (CEL) students from the Bachelor of Medical Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry on their outstanding work with the CCAA.

Two student teams contributed meaningfully to our initiatives. One team focused on a Quality Improvement Project, helping strengthen internal processes and expand the reach of our programs.

The second team evaluated program effectiveness, identified key strengths and barriers, and developed recommendations to enhance our communication strategies.

Their work is already making a meaningful impact. 👏📊

Wishing everyone celebrating a joyful and peaceful ✝️

A time of renewal, reflection, and gratitude.

From all of us at CCAA, we hope you’re enjoying time with loved ones and staying active this spring 🌱

Falls are one of the leading causes of injury among older adults—but they’re not inevitable. A new community fall-prevention program taught by an instructor certified through the CCAA is helping older adults build strength, improve balance, and stay active and independent. It’s a great example of how local initiatives can empower people to stay on their feet and age well. Read more about the program and its impact in the Hamilton Spectator.

Community health in action.

Today at Earl Nichols Community Centre, we provided free blood pressure screenings with the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging — helping people stay informed, proactive, and healthy.

Every check is a step toward prevention and better wellness.