Posts by Sally Chivers
Magic Numbers
Magic Numbers A wry look at my everyday experiences of appearing eternally youthful on the outside while actually aging rapidly under the surface.
Read MoreImagine Aging
PROJECT Imagine Aging More Info Dr. Sally Chivers is Associate Director and leads the digital story strategy for the project. How do gender and culture matter in creating age-friendly communities? With a focus on “communities within communities,” our research team seeks promising practices that ensure older adults not only maintain healthy active lives but also…
Read MoreRevisioning aging: Indigenous, crip and queer renderings.
Revisioning aging: Indigenous, crip and queer renderings Date: June 3, 2021 Published in: Journal of Aging Studies Available online In this article, we re-vision Anishinaabe, crip and queer futures of aging against and beyond dominant successful aging narratives by drawing on our archive of digital/multimedia videos (short documentaries) produced in conjunction with older/e/Elder persons and…
Read MoreTrent Talks Episode 5: Aging Together and Apart
Trent Talks Episode 5: Aging Together and Apart
Read MoreStill Julianne: Projecting Dementia on the Silvering Screen
Still Julianne: Projecting Dementia on the Silvering Screen
Read MoreAs [friendly] as possible under the circumstances: A Canadian Approach to Cultural Aging
As [friendly] as possible under the circumstances: A Canadian Approach to Cultural Aging Watch here
Read MoreExploring Death Friendliness
Exploring Death Friendliness In the context of age-friendly communities where the focus is on active living, this video invites viewers to think about the role that death plays in their lives and their communities.
Read MoreLess Lonely
Less Lonely In the context of widespread loneliness, an organization for LGBTQI2S seniors shows that being lonely applies across a wide number of old people, even those who are well resources. This video, written by Susan Braedley, tells the story of Rupert and Bill whose friendship brings out their different stories of coming out and…
Read MoreA Story of Grief, Connection, and Community
A Story of Grief, Connection and Community From our research on age-friendly communities, this video shares a story of a woman who became isolated while grieving the loss of her husband. We invite you to consider the role grief plays in our lives, particularly the lives of older adults, and how important connection and community…
Read MoreLove and Death in the Time of COVID
Love and Death in the Time of COVID The COVID 19 pandemic has reminded us of the importance of social relationships. This video explores the tension between preventing death within nursing homes and the need to foster connection between residents and their loved ones. This video invites viewers to ask questions about the relationship between…
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