ICOPE Québec Online Screening Is Now Available
ANNOUNCEMENT
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August 30, 2026
Adults aged 65 and older can now complete the free and confidential ICOPE Québec screening online to review six capacities linked to healthy ageing and receive practical recommendations.
Schouela CEDurable is pleased to announce that the ICOPE Québec online screening is now available for adults aged 65 and older. Free, confidential and accessible, the screening can be completed using a computer, smartphone or tablet - independently or with support from a caregiver, family member, friend or healthcare professional. It offers a practical first step toward identifying changes early and supporting autonomy and quality of life.
A WHO approach adapted for Québec
Integrated Care for Older People, or ICOPE, is an approach developed by the World Health Organization to support more person-centred and coordinated care for older adults. It focuses on optimizing intrinsic capacity - the combination of physical and mental capacities - and maintaining functional ability as people age.
Schouela CEDurable, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Sustainable Health Solutions for Older Adults, adapted the ICOPE approach to Québec’s cultural, linguistic and organizational context while preserving the principles established by WHO. The result is a bilingual pathway designed to make prevention, early identification and practical guidance more accessible to older adults, caregivers and professionals in Québec.
Six capacities that matter for healthy ageing
The ICOPE Québec screening reviews six intrinsic capacities: mobility, cognition, psychological well-being, vision, hearing and nutrition.
The initial screening takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes and includes a series of questions and a brief physical test. At the end of this first stage, participants receive their results, general prevention recommendations and an automated report by email. When one or more capacities would benefit from closer attention, the application offers a second, more in-depth stage with targeted questions or activities and personalized recommendations.
The screening is intended to support prevention and early action. It does not replace medical advice, a professional assessment or a consultation with a healthcare provider.
Built through scientific, clinical and technological collaboration
The launch of ICOPE Québec reflects the work of a multidisciplinary team.
Scientific leadership was provided by Dr. Gustavo Duque, Scientific Director at Schouela CEDurable and McGill University. The program was coordinated by Anna Andrianova, Project Manager for the ICOPE Program, with clinical coordination led by Noémie Dulac. Their work helped guide the adaptation of the program, the participant pathway and its implementation in the Québec context.
The ICOPE scientific committee also includes Dr. Mathieu Hotton, Dr. Julie-Andrée Marinier, Audrey Moyen, Dr. Nora Kelner and Dr. Jenna Gibbs, bringing together expertise from Université Laval, Université de Montréal and McGill University. The committee helps review the program’s tools and recommendations and supports their scientific quality, safety and relevance.
The digital screening application was developed by Mahdi Imani, Coordinator of Transformative Technologies at Schouela CEDurable and a Postdoctoral Fellow at McGill University. His background in biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, device development and data-driven health innovation helped translate the clinical pathway into an accessible digital experience.
Start your screening
Are you aged 65 or older? You can now complete the ICOPE Québec screening online.
Not yet 65? Share the program with a parent, relative, friend or another person who may benefit from taking a proactive look at their capacities.
Community organizations serving older adults, primary care professionals and organizations interested in ICOPE are also invited to contact the team to learn more about the project and explore collaboration opportunities.