Program Schedule
Students who participated in our 2021 summer program can access select presentations by contacting our Centre.
Summer Program on Interdisciplinary Aging
May 4, 2021 - Introduction to Aging
Presenters: Dr. David Hogan, Dr. Chantelle Zimmer, Dr. Ann Toohey
Learn about global population aging and health, trends in the aging population across Canada, and the Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging's core initiatives and activities.
May 18, 2021 - The Study of Aging
Presenters: Dr. David Hogan, Dr. Jacqueline McMillan
Learn about a national, population-based study of aging - the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) - and how the CLSA research team has pivoted to collect COVID-19 data during the pandemic.
June 1, 2021 - Age-Friendly University
Presenters: Dr. Olive Bryanton, Dr. Ann Toohey
Learn about the lived experience of a mature PhD student and her efforts to combat ageism.
Note: Students are strongly encouraged to watch the "Never Too Old" documentary (free screening) prior to this session.
June 15, 2021 - Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Aging
Presenters: Dr. Bonnie Lashewicz, Ms. Ashley Cornect-Benoit
Learn about insights into critical gerontology and aging among Indigenous peoples.
Indigenous Cognition & Aging Awareness Research Exchange
Cruise, C., & Lashewicz, B. (2020). Say What?! Ableist logic used in misguided attempt to combat ageism during COVID-19. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 69(1), 47-48. https://doi.org/10.1111/jgs.16932
Kontos, P. C., & Naglie, G. (2007). Bridging theory and practice: Imagination, the body, and person-centred dementia care. Dementia, 6(4), 549-569. https://doi.org/10.1177/1471301207084394
June 29, 2021 - Aging-in-Place Policy and Social Supports
Presenters: Mr. John Mungham, Members of the Age-Friendly Calgary Older Adult Advisory Table
Learn about the global age-friendly movement, age-friendly initiatives in Alberta and Calgary, and the lived experiences of local older persons.
July 13, 2021 - Continuing Care and Health Services
Presenters: Ms. Navjot Virk, Dr. Naomi Lightman
Learn about important and timely issues concerning long-term care, such as infection prevention and control, technology, and the workforce.
Temi - The Personal Robot and Radley Robots
Data Shows Women Health-Care Aides in Long-Term Care Homes Underpaid, Undervalued
July 27, 2021 - COVID-19 and Aging
Presenters: Mr. Ron Freckleton, Ms. Lisa Poole
Learn about the lived experience of an older person and a family care partner during the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Absolutely Incredible’ Calgary Man Enlists Help of Fellow Seniors to Raise Money for Alzheimer’s
August 10, 2021 - Student Research Presentations
Time: 12:00 - 2:15pm
Learn about a range of aging-related research being conducted by undergraduate and graduate students across the University of Calgary.