Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, Ph.D., R.D. Psych., ABPP, FCAHS is Professor of Clinical Psychology and Research Chair in Aging and Health, University of Regina. His research has been funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the AGEWELL National Centres of Excellence program and the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation focuses on pain assessment in older adults with dementia as well as on social influences on pain and on pain behaviour. Thomas is Past President of the Canadian Psychological Association and his work has been presented in over 160 peer reviewed articles and book chapters as well as 5 published books, including one book directed to patients.