Aging in Place: Multidisciplinary perspectives on growing older at home

Aging brings many physical, psychological and social changes that result in dynamic and complex changes.

To age in place is the ability to live with adaptability and resilience to maintain functional independence. Considering Canada’s aging population, efforts to support older women and men to age in place is even more pressing today.

Join this Café Scientifique to listen to multidisciplinary perspectives about growing older at home, express your viewpoints, and ask questions to aging experts.

PANEL

• Dr. Jennifer Boger, PhD: Adjunct Professor, Department of Systems Design Engineering, University of Waterloo; Investigator, Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO
• Ms. Phuong ‘Lisa’ Ha, PhD Student: Sensorimotor Physiology and Integrative Neuromechanics Lab, School of Health and Exercise Science; Trainee, Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO
• Ms. Tiana Broen, MSc Student Health and Adult Development Lab, Department of Psychology, UBC Vancouver campus; Trainee, Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO
• Dr. Janet Evans, MD: CGB Medical, Kelowna; Member, Advisory Committee, Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO

MODERATOR

• Dr. Brodie Sakakibara, Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy; Investigator, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management, Faculty of Medicine, UBC; Investigator, Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO

A mask, proof of vaccination and identification is required to enter.

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This event is co-hosted with the Aging in Place Research Cluster, UBCO and Interior Health.