Stronger Together: Supporting Social Health in Aging

Nick Ubels, Assistant Manager, Community Development at Vancouver Public Library, joins host Peter Snow to discuss the important role of libraries in addressing social isolation and loneliness with older adults. Nick Ubels is a librarian, knowledge broker, and community builder. He is currently the Assistant Manager, Community Inclusion at Vancouver Public Library, where his work involves developi...

Dr. Linda Garcia joins host Peter Snow to discuss aphasia and communication disorders in older adults, and the role they can play in social isolation and loneliness. Linda Garcia, PhD, is Professor Emeritus at the University of Ottawa and a long-standing leader in aging, communication, and quality of life research. A former speech-language pathologist and academic leader, she founded the uOttawa L...

Dr. David Conn joins host Peter Snow to discuss the relationship between anxiety, dementia, depression and social isolation and loneliness. Dr. David Conn is a Geriatric Psychiatrist at Baycrest and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto. David is founding Co-Chair of the Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health and Past President of the Canadian Academy of Geriatr...