Publications

Murphy, D. J., Porter, M. M., Mackenzie, C. S., & Chipperfield, J. G. (2024). Development, feasibility, and acceptability of a process based intervention to decrease internalized ageism. Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2024.2360395

Murphy, D. J., Mackenzie, C. S., Porter, M. M., & Chipperfield, J. G. (2024). Reimagine Aging: A process-based intervention to decrease internalized ageism. Clinical Gerontologist, 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2024.2355539

Porter, M. M., Borges, B., Dunn, N. J., Funk, L., Guse, L., Kelly, C., Mallory-Hill, S. & Roger, K. (2024). Renovations of a long-term care center for residents with advanced dementia—Impact on residents and staff. Journal of Aging and Environment, 38(2), 109–135. https://doi.org/10.1080/26892618.2022.2151544

Odeyemi, E., Chesser, S., King, A.C., & Porter, M.M. (2024). Engaging Nigerian Older Persons in Neighborhood Environment Assessment for Physical Activity Participation: A Citizen Science Project, Innovation in Aging, Volume 8, Issue 4, igad066. https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igad066

Murphy, D., Porter, M.M., Latulipe, C., Dunn, N. (2022). Exploratory study of Google Nest Hubs in the long-term care setting in Manitoba – Canada. Gerontechnology, 21(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.4017/gt.2023.21.1.802.02

Dansereau, L., Campbell, M. & Addison, C. (2022) Engaging post-secondary students in a multidisciplinary aging studies interest group, Gerontology & Geriatrics Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2022.2123320

S. Chesser, M.M. Porter, R. Barclay, A.C. King, V. Menec, C. Newman, J. Ripat, K. Sibley, G. Sylvestre, S.C. Webber.  2020. Exploring university age-friendliness using collaborative citizen science.  The Gerontologist, 60(8): 1527-1537.  https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnaa026

Chesser, S., & Porter, M. (2019). Charting a future for Canada’s first Age-Friendly University (AFU). Gerontology & Geriatrics Education, 40(2), 153–165. https://doi.org/10.1080/02701960.2019.1579716

2024

Centre on Aging. (2024). Recommendations for health care directives regarding vaccinations–Summary of findings. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2023

Centre on Aging. (2023). Senior Scholars and Professors Emeriti Project Survey findings summary report. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Centre on Aging. (2023). Vaccination decision-making in long-term care: Family and friend survey. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Centre on Aging. (2023). Vaccination decision-making in long-term care: Staff and volunteer survey. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2022

Centre on Aging. (2022). Exploring Manitoba's Visitation Shelters/Pods at Personal Care Homes. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Centre on Aging. (2022). Continuing Education/ Professional Development in aging survey. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

(2022). Research Study Final Report: Partnering to explore COVID-19 public messaging and its impact on internalized ageism among older people (PDF). Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Sangrar, R., Porter, M., & Chesser, S. (2021). Exploring the Interpretation of COVID-19 Messaging on Older Adults’ Experiences of Vulnerability. Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement, 40(4), 533-542. https://doi.org/10.1017/S071498082100043X

Campbell, M., Addison, C., & Dansereau, L. (2021). Enhancing student engagement in STAR (PDF). Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2021

Exploratory study of Google Nest Hubs in the long-term care setting in Manitoba (PDF). Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Older adult participation in online exercise classes during the pandemic: A follow up study (PDF). Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Porter, M.M., Borges, B., Funk, L., Guse, L., Kelly, C., Mallory-Hill, S., Dunn, N., & Roger, K. (2021). Summary of findings: An exploratory study on renovations of a special needs dementia unit (PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2020

Older adult participation in online exercise classes during the pandemic (PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Lee, M. and Porter, M. (2020). Group-based exercise programs for older adults in Manitoba Summary report (PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2019

Centre on Aging. (2019). Healthy Aging in Manitoba A Report of the Coalition for Healthy Aging in Manitoba. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

Centre on Aging. (2019).Communication Workshops to Re-frame Aging: Summary report. Winnipeg, Manitoba: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

Centre on Aging. (2019). Ageism in Manitoba workshop summary(PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

2017

Centre on Aging. (2017). WHO Global Strategy & Action Plan on Aging: Facilitating a National Conversation Summary Report of the Pre-Conference Workshop at CAG2017 (PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

2016

Centre on Aging. (2016). Perspectives on Aging Brandon Symposium Workshop discussions (PDF). Winnipeg, Manitoba: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

2015

Newall, N. (2015). Who’s At My Door Project: How organizations find and assist socially isolated older adults. Centre on Aging: Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Edwards, P. (2015). Moving from Ageist to Age-Friendly Policies and Practices in Manitoba (PDF). Centre on Aging: Winnipeg, Manitoba.

2014

O’Rourke, D. (2014). Three Issues Affecting the Health and Well-Being of Seniors in Manitoba: Oral Health, Hearing and Vision. Centre on Aging: Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Menec, V., and Newall, N. (2014). Aging in a new homeland: Report of the May 6, 2014 Centre on Aging Spring Research Symposium workshop on issues affecting older immigrants (PDF). Winnipeg: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

2013

Novek, S., Menec, V., Tran, T., and Bell, S. (2013). Social Participation and its Benefits (PDF). Winnipeg, MB: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

2011

Menec, V., and Bell, S. (2011). Fostering Knowledge Development and Exchange on Age-Supportive Communities (PDF). Winnipeg: Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba.

This report was prepared for the June 9, 2011 meeting organized by the Canadian Association on Gerontology, which took place in Toronto, Ontario.