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| Introduction: Perspectives of Resilience and Aging. In A. Wister & T.D. Cosco (Eds.), Resilience and AgingIntroduction: Perspectives of Resilience and Aging. In Andrew V. Wister & Theodore D. Cosco (Eds.), Resilience and Aging: Emerging Science and Future Possibilities, 2021
Springer Nature Publishing Company, Switzerland, 2021AWCRP-2020-03 Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2021-11-11 | | | SFU Gerontology celebrates 40 years of research and education on aging, Faculty of Arts and Social SciencesFaculty of Arts and Social Science (FASS) Forum 2023: SFU Gerontology and Gerontology Research Centre Featured
"In honour of the 40th anniversary, four faculty members presented at the event. Habib Chaudhury, Professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology; Andrew Wister, Professor and Director of the Gerontology Research Centre; Theodore D. Cosco, Associate Professor; and Theresa Pauly, Assistant Professor. The GRC and department were spotlighted by Andrew and Habib, and Theodore and Theresa provided a brief overview of their respective areas of research..."
“To ensure the future of gerontology, I think we need to look beyond gerontology. As researchers, I think we need to expand our methodological and disciplinary horizons beyond the confines of traditional social gerontology into complementary fields, such as psychology and epidemiology, alongside increasing collaborations with non-academic partners. At the Precision Mental Health Lab our team consists of researchers and partners from myriad disciplines both within and outside of academia, for example, industry and non-profit collaborators, all working towards the goal of helping people be happier and healthier for longer,” says Theodore D. Cosco, Associate Professor."
http://www.sfu.ca/gerontology/news-events/faculty/sfu-gerontology-celebrates-40-years-of-research-and-education-on-aging.html
AWCRP-2020-03 Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford | Scientific Excellence - Leadership | 2023-04-03 | | | Elder/Adult Orphan Terminology: Critical Considerations for Application in Research and Clinical ContextsGlobal population aging and other macro social trends have evoked concerns regarding the availability of informal care support for a growing proportion of older people. Family and friends of older adults are heavily relied upon to supplement formal care services and assist in navigating complex and fragmented health and social systems. Older persons who are isolated and without access to informal support may be at elevated risk for negative health outcomes and care disparities. This population has been identified within gerontological and medical research as elder orphans, a medical ethics term used to alert practitioners to their disadvantaged circumstances and potential need for supportive intervention. Discrepancies exist across perspectives on the utility and acceptability of this terminology. We review the origins of the elder orphan terminology within medical, gerontological, and lay literature to describe the viewpoints for and against this term. Current research investigating both the perspectives of clinicians who encounter this population within care contexts as well as older people meeting orphaned status is drawn upon. We juxtapose these findings with literature highlighting the ramifications of ageist terminology in clinical and lay settings for older adults’ health and quality of care. Inconsistent identifying terminology is underscored as imposing barriers to research advancements in this area, identification of this population in community and clinical settings, and the performance of supportive intervention. We present our support for recently proposed alternative terminology in its capacity to elicit understanding among practitioners of the legal and medical challenges faced by this population.AWCRP-2020-03 Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2022-03-30 | | | Contributors to mental health resilience in middle-aged and older adults: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on AgingContributors to mental health resilience in middle-aged and older adults: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (2023), First View
Objectives: Identifying the correlates of mental health resilience (MHR)—defined as the discrepancy between one’s reported current mental health and one’s predicted mental health based on their physical performance—may lead to strategies to alleviate the burden of poor mental health in aging adults. Socioeconomic factors, such as income and education, may promote MHR via modifiable factors, such as physical activity and social networks.
Conclusion: The burden of poor mental health in aging adults may be alleviated through targeted interventions involving physical activity and social connectedness for individuals with lower socioeconomic resources.AWCRP-2020-03 Simon Fraser University, University of Oxford | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2023-03-30 | | | Être le proche aidant d’une personne âgée vivant avec des incapacités : Résultats préliminaires d’une étude qualitativeInvited short paper in a non peer-reviewed journal 2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-06-26 | | | Interviews with family caregivers of older adults: Their experiences of care and the integration of assistive technology in care2.1 INToCARE University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, Centre de recherche de l'Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal, University of Montreal, Université Laval | Scientific Excellence - Advancing Knowledge | 2019-03-04 | |
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