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