Research Focus
Dr. Adriana Shnall is the Program Director of the Koschitzky Centre for Innovations in Family Caregiving at Baycrest. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has worked extensively with older adults and their families across community services, long-term care, and inpatient settings. Her commitment to gerontology has earned her awards, including the Baycrest Outstanding Innovations Award and the Stephen Herbert Award for Excellence in Education.
An Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto, Dr. Shnall teaches graduate courses on caregiving, aging, and health at the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work and the Institute for Life Course and Aging. She is actively involved in advocacy and policy work, serving on the Board of Directors for the Petro Canada CareMakers Foundation and the Ontario Caregiver Coalition, while contributing to local, provincial, and national caregiver initiatives.
A respected speaker, Dr. Shnall frequently presents on family caregiving, aging, and dementia, drawing from her expertise in clinical practice, education, research, and leadership. She is dedicated to developing innovative programs and influencing policy to better support caregivers and older adults. Through her work, she continues to shape the future of aging and dementia care, ensuring meaningful impact at both the individual and systemic levels.
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