In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Porter and Dallas Murphy, join EAPO in defining internalized ageism, by providing examples and explaining potential consequences of this form of ageism. They will share information about a program developed at the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba called ‘Reimagine Aging’.
The program was created to counter internalized ageism (or self-ageism) in older people. The webinar will include: a fuller description of the research findings from the program, as well as other aspects of the program offerings, including future directions.
Webinar provided with an ASL Interpreter
Speakers
Dr. Michelle Porter
PhD, Director, Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba
Dr. Porter’s BPHE (Laurentian University), MSc (Community Health, University of Toronto) and PhD (Kinesiology, UWO) were followed by a multi-site MRC Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Boston and Scandinavia. She has been with the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba since 1998. Dr. Porter is also the Director of the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba, a position she has held since 2015.
The research she has done over her career has been varied widely, including topics such as neuromuscular physiology, physical activity, as well as driving and aging. Her current aging-related work spans ageism, age-friendly environments, and mobility and aging. She is a fellow of the Gerontological Society of America.
Dr. Porter is a leader in the age-friendly university movement, and has been instrumental in age-friendly university initiatives at the University of Manitoba, which was Canada’s first age-friendly university. She has held executive positions with provincial and national organizations, including the Transportation Options Network for Seniors (TONS) in Manitoba and Active Aging Canada.
Dallas Murphy
Student in the clinical psychology program and a research assistant for the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba.
Dallas Murphy is a student in the clinical psychology program and a research assistant for the Centre on Aging at the University of Manitoba. He recently completed the requirements of his master’s degree, and is currently beginning the doctoral program at the University of Manitoba pursuing a PhD in clinical psychology. His research interests include internalized ageism, program development, older adult mental health, and mental health interventions.