What: The New Journal Club, or NJC, is a monthly event organized by the CLSA research group in Hamilton, Ont.The New Journal Club is dedicated to initiating discussion and providing information to the general public about recent scientific discoveries related to the study of aging.

Why: The phenomena of aging is gaining increased attention from the public and the basic and clinical research communities. It is important to stay informed on the new scientific findings that will shape the programs, services, policies and care related to aging.

Where: Since June 2012, the NJC has taken place at the McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) in Hamilton, Ont., on the main floor (room 1D). Non-scientists are welcome! We always try to make the talks accessible for a large number of non-specialists and non-scientists, as research on aging is fascinating to a diverse audience.

Upcoming events:

The CLSA is pleased to invite you to the May 2013 edition of the New Journal Club, which includes special guest and speaker, Professor Ellen Ryan from the departments of health, aging and society and psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences at McMaster University. The second speaker will be Erika Arseneau, a young scientist who has been starting several interesting research studies on aging. She will be presenting her latest project.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 16, 3-4 p.m.
Location:McMaster Innovation Park (MIP), 175 Longwood Rd. S, Hamilton, Ont. – Room 1D (main floor @MIP)

Presentation 1: “Overcoming Communication Predicaments in Aging” by Ellen Ryan
Summary: The “Communication Predicament of Aging” model highlights how negative stereotypes lead to patronizing communication toward older adults who then find it difficult to exhibit competence or pursue their goals for health. Health professionals can minimize this social construction of excess disability and empower older patients by listening deeply and supporting assertiveness. How to promote the health and well-being of older adults through empowering communication? For more information on Ellen Ryan, please visit: writingdownouryears.ca

Presentation 2: “How Ageist Are you?" by Erika Arseneau
Summary: How does the public perceive older adults and how can we develop tools to measure this perception in the population? Erika Arseneau will present her project on the design and validation of a tool to measure ageism, in order to make the public's definition of elderly/old/senior more understandable.

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