We must – as an Association – continue to attend to the priority areas in gerontological research whilst considering the heterogeneity of the aging process.
Rachel Weldrick
Rachel Weldrick
Rachel started her PhD beginning in September 2015 and is a recipient of the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Her research has largely focused on the social experiences of older adults, particularly those with mental health conditions or concerns. Her work has also examined alternative approaches to social engagement and well-being in later life, including animal-assisted therapies, and the various ways in which the use of technology can benefit seniors in their daily living.
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The persistent ideas that older people with mental health issues do not represent a large enough group to merit attention, and that older people do not experience mental health concerns …