Ageing & Longevity Resource Digest 2024 – Part 2

In Part 2 of the 2024 digest for my Change Rangers website Resource section update are listings of webinars or podcast series that I’ve accessed, covering subjects on ageing and longevity, digital health and urban design and more that all feed into my thought process on “recoding a longevity society” which is my tag line, suggesting that societal constructs of the past are in need of rapid change, shaped by contributions from all generations, across all ages in a global narrative.

Health IT Webinar Series

Sandra Rotman Centre for Health Sector Strategy

Future oriented, highly informative, lively webinars moderated by Will Falk, Executive-in-Residence, Rotman School of Management. Since Dec.2021, I have Zoomed in on 7 of the events in this series. Digital Health is of particular focus, for example the Sept.26, 2023 Digital health in Canada: The Current State and a Look Ahead where the panel discussion clarified how digital health works and in particular the impact of interoperability within the healthcare industry.

The Future Age Podcast Series

SE Health

Equity by Design Webinar Series

AARP International

If your interest in a longevity society is on housing and urban design in age-inclusive communities as mine is, then this outstanding webinar series from AARP International is a must see. Moderated by Stephanie Firestone since March 2021, an mix of knowledgeable international speakers who do work at the local level have presented on topics such as Rightsizing in Place (Ava Housing, Ireland) to Urban Regeneration (Quiero Mi Barrio, Chili). Case study sheets are also available.

Community of Innovation Podcast Series

Canada’s Centre for Aging & Brian Health Innovation (CABHI)

In its 4^th season, this CABHI podcast with YouTube viewing is hosted by Dr. Allison Sekuler, President & Chief Scientist and Dr. Rosanne Aleong, Director of Research, Innovation, and Translation, features professionals in healthcare, research, technology and business, in addition to end-user older adults and their caregivers, about innovative design practices and healthtech solutions. Check out Episode 52 – Worldwide Disruptions in Brain Health Innovation.

For specialists here’s one more as a sample of on line speaker series that I occasionally attend.

KITE Research Institute Hybrid Speaker Series

University Health Network

A research arm of Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, KITE has a regular speaker/lecture series, a combination of in person/on line hybrid, featuring a range of unique research topics that include prevention, restoration and independent living. Fascinating learning for students and the curious.