McMaster University, Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging

Mon, May 28, 2018 to Fri, Jun 1, 2018 | 8:15 AM | Harrison Hot Springs, BC. 

This unique, interactive training program will run from May 28 - June 1, 2018 and will be held in Harrison Hot Springs, BC. Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows working in, or interested in learning about, research related to the area of eHealth and aging are encouraged to apply.

Trainees will have the opportunity to participate in advanced training that crosses disciplines and brings together trainees, researchers, and members of the public and private sector from Canada and abroad.

Networking opportunities will be offered throughout the week.

The program will be launched in December 2017 on the CIHR ResearchNet. More information will follow in the coming months.

Wed, May 30, 2018 | 10:00 AM | Michelangelo Banquet Centre1555 Upper Ottawa St., Hamilton

The city of Hamilton in partnership with the Older Adult Network of Hamilton will carry on the tradition of bringing active seniors together by hosting the 2018 senior month kickoff. 

Save the date!  This year's Senior Kick off event will be held on May 30th from 10am - 2pm. 

The Older Adult Network of Hamilton (OAN) is:

• the official working group for Goal 5 (Social Participation) for Age Friendly Hamilton
• a network where agencies working with older adults can cross-promote and share resources & program information
• a group of professionals & older adults dedicated to planning an annual Seniors Kickoff Event and creating a Seniors Month Calendar to promote seniors events taking place in greater Hamilton

Tue, Jun 5, 2018 | 12:30 PM | YWCA Hamilton Auditorium, 75 MacNab St. S., Hamilton

Taralyn Prindiville, Hamilton Council on Aging

Please join the us on June 5, 2018 for a half-day program on connecting seniors:

• Taralyn Prindiville (Hamilton Council on Aging) will share successes and lessons of the Hamilton Seniors Isolation Impact Plan
• Amanda Grenier (Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging) will discuss finding of research exploring seniors' isolation in Greater Hamilton
• Pat Spadafora (Kaleidoscope Consulting) will discuss impacts of isolation and lead an interactive discussion about practical strategies we can use to encourage inclusion of older adults in our own communities

Free lunch for those who register in advance.

Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: YWCA Hamilton Auditorium, 75 McNab St. S, Hamilton

Register:
prindiville@hhsc.ca
905-777-3837x12434

Download flyer here.