Public Health grad draws on experience with grandmother for intergenerational study
Every time Gehreen Brar (BPH '24) counts to three in Punjabi — ikk, do, tinn — her beloved Indian grandmother springs to ... Full story
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Public webinar to offer tips on improving memory in older adults
Memory loss can seem like an inevitable part of aging, but Karen Campbell disagrees. The Associate Professor of Psychology says ... Full story -
SSHRC awards Brock University $477,654 for early research
To what extent does an aging population influence policy and financing decisions in the Canadian public health-care system? Does a ... Full story -
Brock project exploring age-friendly communities celebrates 10 years in Niagara
The experience of aging and living as an older adult can be difficult for many students to understand. For the ... Full story -
Many older adults less able to ‘refresh’ memory, says Brock research
Is memory loss inevitable with age? Not if older adults are able to hit the “refresh” button in their minds, ... Full story -
CIHR funds Brock research on dementia, adolescent risk-taking behaviours
Newman Sze is passionate about nipping dementia in the bud. Using a laboratory method he invented, the Brock University Professor ... Full story -
Brock graduate student immerses into Niagara community housing
Ella Laygo values community and relationship building. Now, through a partnership between Brock University and Niagara Regional Housing (NRH), the ... Full story -
Webinar to examine older adults’ experiences during COVID-19
An upcoming webinar will explore how COVID-19 continues to dramatically change the lives of older adults in numerous and complex ... Full story -
Bonds between youth, seniors can boost mental health, says Health Sciences prof
For young adults experiencing loneliness or isolation, Pauli Gardner points to a source of mental health support that may not ... Full story -
Research on older adult volunteers at centre of Tuesday webinar
Give something, get more back. It’s a sentiment felt by many volunteers, who form the lifeblood of a community, ... Full story
