Redefining ageing: a fresh approach to growing old
From anti-ageing skincare to self-deprecating humour (‘feel old yet?’), our culture is filled with negative connotations about ageing. Not only does age discrimination result in poorer health, but research tells us that ageist attitudes are associated with higher rates of chronic disease.
Professor of psychology Lee-Fay Low challenges us to question our ingrained ageist attitudes. Find out what positive and healthy ageing looks like and what you can do to confront cultural attitudes and your own self-understanding.
Bio
Lee-Fay Low is Professor in Ageing and Health at the University of Sydney. She is a registered psychologist with a PhD in psychiatric epidemiology. Lee-Fay’s expertise lies in rehabilitation and post-diagnostic support for people with dementia, timely diagnosis of dementia, stigma and dementia literacy, community and aged care and work with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Lee-Fay is an active advocate for a more age-inclusive society.
Event
Thursday 3 April, 7:30 – 8:15 PM @Rose of Australia, 1 Swanson St, Erskineville NSW 2043
The other talk at this location is The kids are alright: improving youth mental health at 6:15 – 7:00 PM
A community pub in the heart of Erskineville!
