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AFC Webinar – Do Interventions to Reduce Ageism Work? A Meta-Analysis Review Finds Promising Results

Name: AFC Webinar – Do Interventions to Reduce Ageism Work? A Meta-Analysis Review Finds Promising Results
Start: 2022-12-07T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2022-12-07T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Online

December 7, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free

Description

Research has found a strong link between ageism (in the form of negative stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination toward older people) and harm to older adult physical and mental health, as well as a potential risk factor for elder abuse. Little is known about the effectiveness of strategies to reduce ageism. Dr. David Burnes will share the findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis assessing the relative effects of different intervention types (education, intergenerational contact, and combined education/intergenerational contact) designed to reduce ageism among youths and adults. Findings indicate feasible and effective interventions to reduce ageism. This presentation is offered in collaboration with Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario.

Presenter Bio

Dr. David Burnes

Dr. Burnes is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work. He holds a Canada Research Chair on preventing the mistreatment of older adults. Dr. Burnes completed a PhD at Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City, concentrating in gerontology and advanced practice. His program of research focuses on issues related to elder abuse and ageism, including the development of basic science and interventions to prevent the mistreatment of older adults. He has advised major international organizations on these topics, such as the World Health Organization and National Institutes of Health. He also advises different levels of government and non-profit organizations, such as state-level adult protective services programs, on the development and implementation of elder abuse support programs and prevention strategies.

Sheila Schuehlein

Prevention Consultant, Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario

Sheila Schuehlein is Elder Abuse Prevention Ontario’s Regional Consultant serving Northern Ontario. She is a Gerontologist who has developed, facilitated and evaluated health promotion initiatives for over 25 years. In 2014, Sheila returned to school, graduating from Duke University and earning her medical board certification as an Integrative Health Coach. Sheila was honoured to join the Elder Abuse Prevention team in July of 2016. She is passionate about enhancing the resilience of older adults, reducing the social isolation and vulnerabilities often associated with aging.