Aging Workforce – Dementia in the Workplace
Disability and Work in Canada, Annual Conference, November 2022
Presented by: Louise Ritchie, Reader in Dementia Research, University of the West of Scotland
Sponsored by the GSA Aging Workforce Interest Group
This workshop discusses the current research on dementia in the workplace in order to explore the supports required to facilitate continued employment and decision-making around employment post diagnosis. Using practical examples, we will highlight the potential factors which could promote a positive employment experience for those living with dementia.
Inspiring Conversations: Healthy Aging: How to Maintain Purpose and Quality of Life
Inspiring Conversation Series, Wilfrid Laurier University, September 2022
This webinar explored topics related to our aging population, including identity, technology, and purpose and quality of life. Cog@Work Co-PI Josephine McMurray, presented alongside one other panellist to discuss how emerging technologies can help maintain functionality for older adults while alleviating cost and caregiver burden, and the event was moderated by AnneMarie Levy.
Unpacking the Latest Census Data from an AgeTech Perspective
AGE-WELL Public Webinar Series, July 2022
This webinar explored the most recent Statistics Canada census data on the aging population, Cog@Work Co-PI Josephine McMurray, presented alongside panellists to discuss the implications of these data on technology and aging research.
Dementia in the Workplace: Person-Centered Approaches to Employment Support and Decision-Making
Dementia in the Workplace, January 2022
Sponsored by the GSA Aging Workforce Interest Group
This webinar is for those interested in research related to workers who are identified as having mild cognitive impairment or early onset dementia. The session featured four short talks on issues and research related to dementia in the workplace. Webinar attendees had the opportunity to ask questions and engage in a group discussion facilitated by members of a Canadian-Australian working group on current and future research in this field.
Workplace Accommodation of Employees with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Early Onset Dementia
Webinar, Gerontological Society of America, October 2021
Sponsored by the GSA Aging Workforce Interest Group
If you are conducting research or are interested in discussing research related to workers who are identified as having mild cognitive impairment or early onset dementia, you are encouraged to watch! Meet researchers from policy, engineering, business, occupational health, architecture and numerous other disciplines, who are conducting or would like to conduct research related to workers, organizations, technologies or government involved in issues related to cognitive impairment in the workplace. This Café is facilitated by members of a Canadian-Australian working group exploring a joint research agenda.
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