Trent Centre for Aging & Society
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Interdisciplinary research @TrentUniversity fostering a critically-informed dialogue on aging and old age. Follow us and help debunk the myths about aging.
Peterborough, Ontario
Joined April 2015
Meet Jazmine, a 3rd-year PhD student & President of the TGSA, whose research empowers older 2SLGBTQIA+ adults in ON, focusing on better clinical education & policy. “I’m dedicated to working with the communities I claim, and that claim me, to co-create caring, inclusive spaces.”
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Happy New Year, Trent University! 🎉 Welcome back! The Anishinaabe Indigenous Intergenerational Growing Old/Aging (AIIGO) gathering is SOLD OUT for in-person tickets, but you can still join us via Zoom! 🖥️ Register today via the link or QR code on the poster.
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TCAS is proud to share our recently published Fall 2024 Newsletter. We would also like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a relaxing winter break! Please scan the QR code, or click the link below, to access the newsletter. https://t.co/ZOh1ENBW8q
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NEW on @WrinkleRadio 🧮 What Algorithms Do📊 @KimSawchuk talks to Sally Chivers about data harms and what older adults--and all of us--can do to combat them. Learn more about how to make the most of aging in data, safely. https://t.co/wImSMFTKcF
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Congratulations to Isabelle Row, awarded the Maurice J. Booted Scholarship for top economics student, and Taylor Reilly-Smith, who earned a spot on the Dean’s Honour Roll and helped organize a successful Ghana Night! 👏 Thank you both for your hard work at TCAS this year!
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On November 13, Tabytha Wells (middle), a TCAS Graduate Associate and MSc candidate in Psychology, held a mentor/info session on the application process for the 2025 CIHR Summer Program in Aging (Baycrest in Toronto). The session was incredibly helpful.
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On Oct 29, Drs. Amanda Grenier & Stephen Katz led a seminar on Precarity, Aging, & Risk. Amanda discussed how precarity shapes care access, while Stephen explored crises within life stages. The event sparked a discussion on how crises and risks can be resisted at various scales.
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Support the first-ever Nanas Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Virtual Speaker Series by Dr. Saskia Furst! She'll explore stories of African-American & Afro-Caribbean women resisting ageism, racism, & sexism. Nov 22, 12:00 pm. Register here!
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NEW on ☎️ Wrinkle Radio 📱what does it mean to age in a digital world? Professor @KimSawchuk challenges the assumption that older adults are hesitant users of digital technology. Available at https://t.co/mplSpD54q1 and wherever you listen to podcasts.
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Congrats to TCAS Executive Dr. Bharati Sethi for delivering an inspiring keynote at the CAG Conference in Edmonton. Her presentation on "PSW’s Voice Matters: Dismantling Racism & Fostering Belonging" earned a standing ovation. We're proud to have her as a leader in our community!
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How can we re-think how we build seniors’ communities? Tune in as @DLDunc416, @drcathybruce and @MeganAllenLamb share how @TrentUniversity with @peopleCare_ca are breaking ground on living and learning with a seniors’ village on the #ComingofAge podcast: https://t.co/aDtbU5RJeN
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On October 29th at 6:00pm in Bagnani Hall, join Dr. Amanda Grenier and Dr. Stephen Katz as they discuss the importance of using precarity as a lens to identify the forces shaping the lives of older individuals and their communities in the 21st century.
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Dr. Molly-Claire Gillett's online seminar explores her postdoc project: “Crafting Communities: Place, Care and Identity in Rural Irish and Canadian Women’s Lives”. Discover how craft shapes identity, care, and community in rural Irish and Canadian women's lives! Scan QR for Link!
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Member update on Dr. Elizabeth Russell and Tabytha Wells, M. Sc. Candidate. Links Below “I’ve Got a Lot of Other Things I Do” https://t.co/8SHFZWGf9h “Intergenerational Classroom" https://t.co/7SDrOL0Exj Video on the Intergenerational Classroom https://t.co/rWOquYo9Nb
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On October 29th at 6:00pm in Bagnani Hall, join Dr. Amanda Grenier and Dr. Stephen Katz as they discuss the importance of precarity as a lens to identify the destabilizing forces shaping the lives of older individuals and their communities in the 21st century.
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On October 16th 12:00-1:00pm, join the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Outreach Program for their free webinar: Embracing Diversity Across Generations: Exploring Ageism in the Workplace. Please scan the QR code to register today!
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Join @ClimateSeniors for a rally on Tuesday Oct. 1st at 4pm in Victoria Park, Lindsay, ON! Climate change is often seen as a challenge for younger generations, but Seniors for Climate shows us every age group has a stake in our planet’s future. Please show them your support!
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Welcome back everyone! TCAS is ready to begin another amazing school year, please stay tuned for future updates!
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As we take a break from social media during August, we want to wish you all a restful and enjoyable summer! Interested in learning more about TCAS? Check out https://t.co/ZnHvW2Ujyo and other social media platforms OR join our mailing list emailing aging@trentu.ca See you soon!
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TCAS produces a biannual newsletter to share the impactful research and activities of its members. The goal is to challenge entrenched ideas on aging and co-create knowledge that may enhance policies that affect older people. Read it here https://t.co/NU4bZvYKdy
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