AGE-WELL Funded ProjectsOutputs
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| Enhancing the Employability of Older WorkersAs part of AgeTech Innovation Week, we organized a catalytic conversation on enhancing the employability of older workers featuring four panel members: Roger Marple (AW Older Adults and Caregivers Advisory Committee), Kenya Kondo (co-founder of MyMatchWork.com), Laura Tamblyn Watts (CEO, CanAge) and Janet Fast (Professor, University of Alberta and AW researcher). Jacquie Eales co-developed the guiding script based on interviews with panel members, and she moderated the discussion. Panelists discussed how to help people who experience challenges to work: by redressing misconceptions, by co-developing technology solutions, and by advocating for better workplace and public policies.
The recording was posted to the AW YouTube Channel and subsequently offered by MyMatchWork.com as an Age-Tech Webinar, thereby maximizing impact.AWCRP-2020-16 University of Alberta, Other, CanAge | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2021-10-05 | | | "Something's gotta give": Juggling care work and paid work in mid-lifeKym Schreiner from Alberta Seniors and Housing invited us to host a roundtable discussion for Healthy Aging CORE (Collaborative Online Resources & Education) network. CORE Caregivers connects community-based senior serving professionals, volunteers, and allied partners from all across Alberta who encounter caregivers in their work with resources and support in addition to education and collaboration opportunities. The focus of the roundtable discussion was planned with Kym and other community partners from Caregivers Alberta, Carya Calgary and Dementia Network Calgary.
ABSTRACT: Research shows that mid-life caregivers (age 50+) who provide care to family or friends face challenges remaining in or returning to the labour force. What is the research revealing, what kinds of challenges arise for those juggling care work and paid work, and what kinds of resources need to be available to support them? The roundtable discussion featured: Wendy Moyle (employed caregiver and Board member of Caregivers Alberta); Kenya Kondo (Co-founder of MatchWork, industry partner), Janet Fast (AW researcher), Jacquie Eales (KM specialist) and moderated by Angus Mcdonell (Caregivers Alberta, Stakeholder Relations).
Participants commented that the discussion was thought-provoking and enlightening! Government partners hope to forward a number of our ideas within their policy world.
A recording of the roundtable discussion is available here: https://corealberta.ca/resources/recording-somethings-gotta-give-juggling-care-work-and-paid-work-mid-life-event
MyMatchWork.com promoted the recording across their network on April 7, 2022.AWCRP-2020-16 Government of Alberta, University of Alberta, Other, Caregivers Alberta | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2022-02-22 | | | Insights on Retaining Employed Family Caregivers in Your Talent PoolAn insight blog post was written and produced in partnership with colleagues at MatchWork, Caregivers Alberta, and Vanier Institute of the Family based on interesting insights from a small crowdsourced survey of employed caregivers.AWCRP-2020-16 University of Alberta, Caregivers Alberta, Other, Vanier Institute of the Family | KTEE - Knowledge Mobilization | 2023-01-23 | |
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