NouLAB Academy 2016/17

Healthy Aging Team

As the demographic landscape changes, the need for collaboration and integration between generations becomes more important. However, negative stereotypes often hinder this process and the consequences can lead to seniors’ abuse, exclusion and ill health. It is in the interest of everyone: policy makers, educators, academics, caregivers, professionals, the media as well as seniors themselves to acknowledge that ageism calls for a change in attitude. Respect  for seniors'  opinions as well as their positive contribution to society are summoned. New Brunswickers are working together to meet the challenge and to shift the paradigm on ageing from a mostly negative viewpoint to a win-win situation for the community as a entity.

Ageism influences the way society perceives elders. Education provides a process whereby perceptions are modified. Intergenerational projects, within an educational framework,  can contribute to mutual understanding and cooperation between the senior community and students. The Adagio-seniors' Team aims to co-create an intergenerational project, as well as to provide a framework for such projects based on objectives within the curriculum.

To contact the Healthy Aging team, please e-mail Jeanne Brideau