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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 1d

Queen’s University is hosting an event discussing barriers to diabetes self-management for older adults in rural communities.

Event Details:
(Virtual) Participants attend one of two event dates

• Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM (ET)
• Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM (ET)

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 8d

TCAS is pleased to tell you that Dr. Julia Henderson (UBC) will be giving this year's Katz lecture on Tuesday Oct. 28 at the Gathering Space, 7.30 p.m.

The title of her talk is "Unscripting Age: Challenging Cultural Ageism Through Theatre and Performance":

Save the date!

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 17d

Have you heard our AIIGO Podcast series yet?

Using audio from the Anishinaabe Indigenous Intergenerational Growing Old/Aging (AIIGO) Gathering, we’ve created five episodes that cover Indigenous perspectives on aging.

Use the link below to listen to all five episodes:

www.trentu.ca/aging/indige...

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · 29d

Meet Cheryl Edwards & Charmaine Magumbe, the women behind the Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough (AANP). Read about their journeys, the history that shaped AANP, and the powerful work that they’re doing in the Spring/Summer issue of the TCAS Newsletter.

www.trentu.ca/aging/sites/...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Aug 26

In a Toronto Star article, TCAS Executive Dr. Sally Chivers points out how "And Just Like That..." skips over the “missing middle” of women’s lives. Choosing storylines like hip replacements over the rich, complex realities of midlife.

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Aug 21

On February 1st, TCAS sponsored a special ReFrame Film Festival screening of Wilfred Buck (2024), directed by Lisa Jackson, at Trent University.

Use the link below or scan the QR code to access our digital newsletters and read more!

www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Aug 14

This workshop is designed for people living with dementia, healthcare practitioners working with people with dementia, & caregivers. You will explore how everyday life, technologies, & social connection intersect through hands-on activities. Participants may join in person or online (Day 2 only).

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Aug 6

Click the link below to watch the Global News story!

globalnews.ca/video/113113...

TCAS, led by Elenor Marano, hosted a Street Law Workshop on estate planning on June 7th at Traill College that covered wills and powers of attorney (POA), stressing their importance in managing assets and care.

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jul 29

Trent University Durham GTA is proud to announce a new partnership with the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region (ASDR), strengthening its commitment to innovative, community-based research that improves lives across generations.

Use the link to access the newsletter!

www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jul 22

In the first episode of Dr. Cathy Bruce's "Making Strides" series, Dr. Elizabeth Russell & Dr. Nadine Changfoot share why it’s time to shift how we think about aging — not as a burden, but as a strength.

Watch the fast-paced 3.5min video at the link below:

www.trentu.ca/makingstride...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jul 15

TCAS wishes to thank Dr. Nadine Changfoot for her hard work and dedication as Acting Director this past year! We wish her nothing but the best going forward!

She leaves us with this video that speaks to the question: How old is old? And, how do we shift the way society thinks about aging?

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jul 8

Check out the wonderful new issue of the TCAS Spring/Summer Newsletter Issue 23! The Newsletter can be accessed at this link: www.trentu.ca/aging/newsle...

We hope you enjoy!

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Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jun 30

This booklet highlights some of the amazing work that TCAS Student Associates have completed or are in the process of completing. We hope that this document can provide communities with more information about the work that TCAS Student Associates are pursuing.
Link: www.trentu.ca/aging/sites/...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jun 21

On June 7th, Elenor Marano led the inaugural Trent and TCAS Street Law workshop on Estates Planning as part of an initiative to make legal education accessible. Elenor has been awarded a Trent Microgrant to hold further Street Law Workshops in partnership with TCAS and Political Studies. Stay tuned!

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jun 12

Trent news has published an article on Dr. Sally Chivers as she invites us to rethink what it means to grow older and pop culture’s obsession with youth. She explores how ageism shapes our views and why embracing aging is a radical act of self-acceptance.

www.trentu.ca/news/story/4...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · Jun 3

Dr. Nadine Changfoot will present on Wshkiigmong Dibaajmownan/Curve Lake Storytelling, a digital storytelling project she leads in partnership with Anishinaabekwe Elders of Curve Lake First Nation. One short will be screened and discussed. Register Here:
ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 29

The Gerontology Department at Simon Fraser University has opened up registration for their 32nd John K. Friesen Conference. This conference is titled "Research, Practice and Policy to Enhance Community-Based Senior Services". Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/32nd-john-...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 27

A call for participants has been released for a study being conducted by Dr. Alisa Grigorovich and other researchers at Brock University. To participate, start by filling out a screening survey by following the link below:
brock.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 20

The Walk for Alzheimer's will take place on May 24, 2025, from 10AM-1PM. The starting locations will be Justin Chiu Stadium at Trent University in Peterborough, and Aspira Kawartha Lakes Retirement Living in Bobcaygeon, ON. You can register by visiting the Walk for Alzheimer's website.

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 18

Location Change! The Street Law Workshop on June 7th has changed locations from Bagnani Hall to Scott House 105. Register now at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/street-law...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 17

TCAS extends congratulations to two of our members, Jazmine Raine & Elenor Marano, for their recent federal election campaigns. We’re proud of them for bringing their knowledge & passion for social change into the democratic process. Win or lose, their leadership & courage deserve recognition.

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 13

Alana will begin a PhD in Sociology at York in the fall of 2025. She will also be presenting her research at both the Canadian Sociological Association and Our Future is Aging conferences. We're proud to celebrate Alana’s achievements and look forward to her further contributions to aging research.

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 13

Meet Alana, recent graduate of the MA in Interdisciplinary Aging Studies at Trent. Her thesis, "Imagining the Possibilities of Care in Old Age: Perspectives of Older Filipino Care Workers", explores how the experiences of older Filipino immigrant care workers shape their visions of old age care.

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 9

Trent Centre for Aging and Society will be hosting a free public legal education workshop titled “Street Law Workshop: Creating Lasting Legacy through Estates Planning” on June 7th, 1:30PM – 4:00PM at Bagnani Hall on Traill Campus. Registration at this link: www.eventbrite.ca/e/street-law...

Trent Centre for Aging & Society @tcastrentu.bsky.social · May 6

Wrinkle Radio is back! A special episode featuring Deborah Young, proud Cree Woman, Social Worker, University Instructor, Friend, Storyteller, Activist, newly a Granny, and more! She reflects on her career working in university governance, civil service, political parties, and the classroom.

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