McMaster University, Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging

Mon, Oct 16, 2017 | 1:00 PM | Ancaster Public Library -  300 Wilson Street East, Ancaster

Ellen Ryan, Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, McMaster University

Two sessions focus on writing legacy letters. We discuss the art of writing letters, excerpts from published letters, as well as our own goals and strategies for writing letters which ‘recognize, applaud and build on the positive’ across generations.  Within each session, participants will write a draft letter and be invited to read their work aloud.

The group will be facilitated by Ellen Ryan, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Health, Aging and Society. Ellen’s research examines how to foster resilient aging through the decades –from the young old to the oldest old. Throughout her career, she has focused on ageism, disability, and life stories. She hosts the website on Writing, Aging and Spirit: www.writingdownouryears.ca. 

These sessions will be co-hosted by the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging and the Ancaster Public Library.

*Sessions are free, but require advanced registration by contacting our co-sponsor, the Ancaster Library at  905-648-6911.

Date: Monday Oct 16, 2017

Time: 1:00-3:00pm

Location: Ancaster Library, 300 Wilson St E, Ancaster

Resource: Johnston, David (2016). The Idea of Canada: Letters to a Nation. Toronto: McClellan & Stewart.

Free parking 

This event is co-sponsored by the Gilbrea Centre, Hamilton Public Library (Ancaster), and the McMaster University Alumni Association.

Tue, Oct 17, 2017 to Thu, Oct 19, 2017 | 12:00 PM | Winnipeg, Manitoba

Registration opening soon

AGE-WELL 2017 will showcase a multi-disciplinary program of research and innovation from across the AGE-WELL network and provide a forum for networking and collaboration among AGE-WELL stakeholders. Presentations, discussions, networking and demonstration sessions are designed to maximize knowledge exchange among those interested in technology and aging.

Wed, Oct 18, 2017 | 9:00 AM | HILTON SUITES TORONTO/MARKHAM CONFERENCE CENTRE & SPA8500 Warden AvenueMarkham, Ontario, Canada L6G 1A5Tel: 905-470-8500  Fax: 905-477-8611

April Morganti / Amanda Bradford Janke, AbleLiving/Thrive Group & Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging

​SENIOR ISOLATION COALITION: USING CONNECTORS AND COLLABORATION FOR COMMUNITY-WIDE IMPACT

This workshop will highlight a unique three-year project funded by the federal government’s New Horizons for Seniors Program in which seven agencies have committed to reducing social isolation among seniors in the Hamilton area by 20%. Using “connectors” at the community, hospital and peer levels, seniors are identified and linked with existing services and social opportunities in the community. This low-cost project has already reduced emergency services visit and reduced service duplication, and could be easily replicated in other areas.
 
Key takeaways include access to a social isolation training module developed by the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging at McMaster University.

More info:  http://www.ocsaconference.com/

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April Morganti is the Executive Director of AbleLiving/Thrive Group. She has lead/supported several teams to win: Gold & Silver awards from the Minister of Education and Training for excellence in performance management systems; two Profiling Excellence Awards for innovative programming at the HWDSB and a Team Amethyst Award from the Premier of Ontario for innovative business practices and continuous improvement. Her team at AbleLiving was recently awarded the Minister's Medal of Excellence and the 3M Award for Innovation. She is passionate about helping people achieve their best.

Amanda Bradford-Janke (MSc) is Research Manager at the Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging, McMaster University. Amanda has over 14 years of experience in research coordination and management working in various fields such as health economics, nursing and social sciences. As research manager on the HSIIP participatory research initative she brings extensive experience with research project development, administration and knowledge mobilization activities.