Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (Room 4-036)
11405 87 Ave NW
Edmonton, AB T6G 1C9
Driving Directions
ECHA is located next to the Health Sciences/Jubilee LRT Station. For those who are driving, the nearest parking lot is the Jubilee Car Park. The Jubilee Car Park is on the east side of the Jubilee Auditorium and accessible from 83 Avenue and from 87 Avenue next to ECHA.
Join the Institute for Continuing Care Education & Research (ICCER) for a Networking Event on June 4th! Dr. Megan Strickfaden (Dept. of Human Ecology, University of Alberta) will share information on five films co-created with older adults, caregivers, staff, and students to communicate how designed things can support the aging process.
"Giving voice to older adults through co-created films: Learning how designed things can support the aging process"
Older adults living in continuing care settings may witness or personally experience negative interactions with caregivers, or medical professionals, about the aging process. This event will focus on an intensive, intergenerational and meaningful co-creation process of creating five illustrated films to communicate how designed things can support the aging process. Thirty-two resident artists (ages 60-101) were given voice through the development of a variety of media, including visuals and spoken word. The films produced are geared towards audiences who are (or training to be) formal or family/friend caregivers to encourage them to think about how designed things can support the aging process. To date the films have been watched a total of 1,038 times in eight countries (Canada, USA, Australia, Sweden, France, Israel, Russia & Brazil). The films will be viewed and discussed during the event!
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with our speaker, as well as collaborate with one another over small and large group discussion.
An opportunity to network over coffee and snacks included!
Megan Strickfaden is a Professor of Design Studies and Material Culture in the Department of Human Ecology, University of Alberta. She has built her career around solving complicated problems for people who live without sight, people who move around speedily on wheels, and/or people who are considered to process the world differently from others, including aging populations. Megan's most prominent projects are with dementia village 'de Hogeweyk' in the Netherlands, the Brussels Metro System STIB/MIVB in Belgium, Alain Mikli International in France, and Alberta Ability Lodges Society in Canada.
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Agenda
Part A: Overview
9:00 - 9:15 AM: Introductions and goals
Part B: Introducing the Films and the Co-Creation Process
9:15 - 9:40 AM: Presentation on the films and filmmaking process
9:40 - 10:00 AM: Q&A on filmmaking process
Part C: The Power of Film
10:00 - 10:10 AM: View 'Reader's Hoard'
10:10 - 10:40 AM: Round table discussion
10:40 - 10:50 AM: View 'Farm in the City'
10:50 - 11:20 AM: Round table discussion
11:20 - 11:25 AM - View 'The Necklace'
11:25 - 11:50 AM: Round table discussion
Part D: Closing
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Final remarks
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This Networking Event is suitable for all levels of staff, faculty, students, and family members in continuing care. We encourage you to share the event information with those you think would be interested in attending the event. Family members of residents from ICCER member organizations are considered ICCER members and can register for free!
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Registration is now closed for this event.