
Leigh Hayden (Sheridan College)
Profile
Current Activity
The work I do at the Centre for Elder Research is quite diverse, responding to the changing needs of the community. I am piloting Virtual Reality for people with cognitive impairment, working on a Food Security project, and doing in-depth qualitative interviews with older adults about their experiences during the pandemic. I am interested in immersive environments, civic participation, and personal transformation as we age.
Areas of Interest
- Nutrition
- Mental health
- Socialization and participation
- Healthy aging
- Social isolation and loneliness
- Dementia
- Poverty
Approaches to Innovation
- Community development
- Knowledge translation and exchange
- Resource and tool development
Student Mentorship
Looking to supervise:
- Undergraduate students
- Master’s students
- Older adults pursuing higher education