RESEARCH CLUSTER IN AGING IN PLACE
Jennifer Jakobi
CLUSTER LEAD
Professor, School of Health and Exercise Science, Faculty of Health and Social Development
This research group is optimizing active and healthy aging at home.
ABSTRACT
This cross-sectoral research is helping older adults ‘age in place’ or remain in their homes, safely and comfortably, by developing evidence-based, in-home self-management supports and assistive technologies to maintain physical activity, functional independence and social connections.
Cluster members are leaders in their field with expertise in aging, neuromuscular and exercise physiology, sensorimotor control, mobility and risk assessments, fall and injury prevention, biomechanics, artificially intelligent monitoring technologies, health psychology, chronic disease prevention, and personalized lifestyle medicine.
The team received a UBCO Cluster of Research Excellence award in 2020.
UBCO Clusters of Research Excellence are funded by the Eminence Program, which was established in 2017.
Research and Knowledge Mobilization Partnership
with National Association of Federal Retirees to understand what Aging in Place Means.
RESEARCH TEAM MEMBERS
Brian Dalton
Assistant Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Development, UBC Okanagan
Vicki Komisar
Technical Advisor at Codes Canada | Expertise in Biomechanics, Injury Prevention, and Inclusive Design
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Brodie Sakakibara
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program, UBC Okanagan
Christiane Hoppmann
Professor, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, UBC Vancouver
Jennifer Boger
Assistant Professor, Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo
Jill Williamson
Research Coordinator, Aging in Place Research Cluster
Phuong 'Lisa' Ha
PhD student, Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Healthy and Social Development
NEWS AND EVENTS
March is Embrace Aging Month in the Okanagan
UBCO plans more than 30 events, from health tips to birdwatching to yoga classes
UBCO joins Age Friendly University global network
New initiative is the next step to making communities more age-friendly
AGE-WELL award supports student research
2022 AGE-WELL UBCO Graduate Student Award in Technology and Aging
Dr. Jennifer Jakobi brings people together with a purpose
The exercise neuroscientist is introducing STEM to underrepresented youth and helping older adults age in place
Contact
Dr. Jennifer Jakobi – School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Email jennifer.jakobi@ubc.ca
UBC Okanagan
Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7
Facebook @AgingInPlaceUBCO
Twitter @AgeInPlace UBCO