MoCSSy Symposium on Gerontological Research and Modelling
November 25th, 2009
The IRMACS Centre,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby
The IRMACS Centre,
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby
- For registration click here
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- 12:30 - 13:00 Registration
- 13:00 - 13:30 Andrew Sixsmith (Gerontology, SFU)
- "Multidsciplinary perspectives on age and aging- exploring the links between gerontology and modelling"
- 13:30 - 14:00 Mike Campo (Gerontology, SFU)
- "Facilitating Informal Social Interaction Among People With Dementia Residing in Special Care Units"
- 14:00 - 14:30 Herbert H. Tsang (Computing Science, University of Calgary and SFU)
- "A Framework for Examining the Impacts of the Built Environment for Seniors"
- 14:30 - 14:45 Coffee Break
- 14:45 - 15:15 Jasmyne Rockwell (School of Social Work, UBC)
- "Across the Divide: Social Marginalization of Elders in Long Term Residential Care"
- 15:15 - 15:45 Karina Hackett (Gerontology, SFU)
- "Exploring Cultural Differences in Older Adults’ Perceived Barriers to and Motivators for Participation in Group Exercise"
- 15:45 - 16.15 Robert Savage (Gerontology, SFU)
- "Exploring the needs and concerns of potential ambient assisted living users in Southwestern British Columbia"
- 16:15 - 17:30 Reception
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contact: mocssy@irmacs.sfu.ca
