Professor Dr. Annie Robitaille

Biography

Annie Robitaille is an Assistant Professor at the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa. She holds the Research Chair in Frailty-Informed Care at the Centre of Excellence at The Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre. Annie completed her Ph.D. at the University of Ottawa’s School of Psychology in 2010, where her dissertation focused on the role of social support and psychological distress among older Canadians using data from the National Population Health Survey. Following her Ph.D., she completed a postdoctoral research position in the Department of Psychology and the Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria, as well as with the Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies on Aging and Dementia (IALSA) research network. Her research during this period analyzed longitudinal studies to understand aging-related processes, specifically the factors affecting responsive behaviors in individuals living with dementia. Currently, Annie's research emphasizes understanding the biopsychosocial factors related to the aging process, with a special focus on those living with frailty in community settings and long-term care homes. Her work aims to improve the quality of life and reduce social isolation for older adults and their caregivers.

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