I was the youngest person in my department to have a PhD degree. I was 28 and was asked if I wanted to teach a course called “The Psychology of Aging”. I had never taught “aging” before, had no prior experience working with older adults… So naturally, I said, yes! So here I was, 28 …
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Can meetings be packed with insight, motivation and hope? They can when you’re part of a committee that is as passionate as you are and lead by a Minister that’s true to her words and values. Thank you Minister Josephine Pon MSc for setting an example of how politicians and community leaders need to lead especially when …
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Not my usual time to post – but it’s a gorgeous Friday evening so.. When I see anyone posting about accepting a new role/job – Even if I don’t know you – I will still cheer for you and click celebrate 🎉 👏🏼. If I see a post that is seeking a role, or offering …
First, I wish we would stop calling it a “greying tsunami” – why do we feel the need to associate a growing population with a catastrophic disaster, and pin a physical (grey as in grey hair) feature to it? Second, I think it would be wise for the Government of Alberta to pay attention to the needs …
Driving by a University I taught at, my youngest Miss 7 casually says…“There are a lot of teenagers (younger adults) going in there…” I sensed my “Aging diversity” feels kicking in… “Yes, a lot of them are young adults but older adults can go there too.” Puzzled look on her face.“But how do they remember …
This week I was humbled and honoured to be in the presence of a 70+ year old Siksika Nation Elder, an 82 year old author of more than 20 books, and an 87 year old geologist/musician. We were all presenting at a symposium that was addressing age-inclusive communities/universities and societal perception of aging and older …