WiT: Dr. Jane Driver on "Ageism: Why it is killing us and how we can cure it"
Dr. Jane Driver will deliver this Who's in Town lecture titled "Ageism: Why it is killing us and how we can cure it" on 1 October from 18.00 to 19.30 in the Common Room.
Event details of
WiT: Dr. Jane Driver on "Ageism: Why it is killing us and how we can cure it"
- Date
- 1 October 2024
- Time
- 18:00 -19:30
- Location
- Amsterdam University College (AUC)
- Room
- 0.08 (Common Room)
Abstract
Ageism is the most widespread and socially acceptable prejudice today. In some countries, negative attitudes towards aging have created a culture that is literally toxic to older adults, leading them to have sicker, lonelier, and shorter lives. In this interactive seminar, learn why ageism has such a strong impact on health and well-being and how we can work together to combat this silent killer through policy, education, and inter-generational interventions.
Speaker
Jane Driver, MD, MPH, an Associate Professor of Harvard Medical School, is a geriatrician with over 20 years of experience in research, clinical innovation and education related to improving healthcare for older adults.
Location
Common Room (0.08)
Convenor
Dr, Daan van Schalkwijk
