Our last Global Ageing interview as part of the Global Older People’s Care & Support Day 2024 is from Canada, with Alison Kernoghan, Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging.

In her interview, Alison says that joining the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging just before the conference was a rewarding experience, leading to valuable connections and exciting future prospects. The Institute’s new 5-year plan focuses on co-design principles, actively involving older adults in research and programs. A co-design overview document was recently launched to guide these efforts. Moving forward, the Institute aims to expand expertise beyond the local Waterloo Region to include national and international perspectives, and welcomes collaborations with global leaders in the co-design space.