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Mild cognitive impairment in the workplace – Introduction to an overlooked, emerging disability

Disability and Work in Canada, Annual Conference, November 2022
Authors: AnneMarie Levy, Josephine McMurray and Margaret Oldfield 
Presented by: AnneMarie Levy, PhD

Unpacking Mild Cognitive Impairment/Young Onset Dementia in the Workplace: Employer v. Employee, Symposium

Gerontological Society of America, Annual Conference, November 2022
Authors: Taylor P., Levy A., Carino J., McMurray J., Astell A., Gibson A.

The symposium includes four studies exploring the impact of mild cognitive impairment and/or young onset dementia on the workplace, and area of increasing interest due to the aging workforce and government interest in prolonging work life. The papers adopt a rare, multi-level approach by examining both employee and employer perspectives, and how the interaction of both individual and organizational factors impact their self-reported outcomes. Following the paper presentations, Dr. Allison Gibson will lead a paper discussion. The goal of the symposium is to foster a research conversation amongst the presenters and symposium participants interested in exploring overlaps, potential for multi-disciplinary collaboration and future research into resolution of workplace and workforce optimization with worker satisfaction that are identified with progressive cognitive impairment. 

Paper 1: The dimensions of young onset dementia (YOD) and what these mean for extended working lives  
Paper 2: Transitions experienced by people diagnosed with dementia whilst in the workforce 
Paper 3: De-risking the employer-employee relationship when workers are identified with mild cognitive impairment or young onset dementia  
Paper 4: Review of workplace related guidance information presented by organizations dealing with dementia or mild cognitive impairment 

“The voice of the employer is missing”: A critical review of the Canadian policy environment related to employees diagnosed with progressive cognitive impairment. 

Canadian Association for Gerontology Annual Meeting. Oct 20-23, 2021, Virtual Conference
Authors: McMurray J., Levy A., James K., Reis, L., Kokorelias K., Boger J., Astell A. 
Presented by: Kristina Kokorelias, PhD

Aging in [Work]place: A systematic review of employers’ perspective on workers with progressive cognitive impairment

Canadian Association for Gerontology Annual Meeting. Oct 20-23, 2021, Virtual Conference
Authors: McMurray J., Levy A., Reis, L., Kokorelias K., Boger J., Astell A.
Presented by: AnneMarie Levy, PhD

Accessible Spaces in All the Right Places – Understanding Employers’ Perspectives on Workers with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia (MCI|EOD)

AGE-WELL Conference, 25th October 2023. Toronto (ON).

Mild Cognitive Impairment & Early Onset Dementia in the Workplace
AGE-WELL Conference, 20th October 2022. Regina (SK).

“The voice of the employer is missing”: A critical review of the Canadian policy environment related to employees diagnosed with progressive cognitive impairment. 
Gerontological Society of America Meeting. Nov 13, 2021, Virtual Conference.

Employers’ response to workers with progressive cognitive impairment: A Review of Policy in Canada 
Gerontological Society of America Meeting. Nov 13, 2021 Virtual Conference

The Employer Perspective of Early Onset Mild Cognitive Impairment/Dementia in the Workspace
AGE-WELL Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Annual Meeting. Oct 23-24 2019, Moncton (NB).