A discussion about vision, hearing and memory in aging will be led by experts in the field during an event hosted by 91ÑÇÉ«'s (YU-CARE).
"Aging in the City: Understanding Aging Vision, Hearing and Memory" takes place May 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. as part of the Aging in the City Speaker's Series. The event is free to attend.
Discussions will be led by researchers from 91ÑÇÉ«, including:
- "Seeing through Older Eyes" by Frances Wilkinson, professor in the Department of Psychology at 91ÑÇÉ« and an active member of YU-CARE, the 91ÑÇÉ« Centre for Vision Research and Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA) Â at 91ÑÇÉ«;
- "Hearing Loss and Memory as We Age" by Iris Yusupov, who has a master’s degree in clinical psychology, is currently completing her PhD in clinical neuropsychology at 91ÑÇÉ« and is a trainee with YU-CARE; and
- "Reversing Age-Related Cognitive Decline with Neuroimaging, Neurostimulation, and Neurofeedback" by , an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at 91ÑÇÉ«, director of the 91ÑÇÉ« MRI Facility, a core member of the VISTA program, and director of the Cognition & Aging Neuroscience & Neurointervention Lab.
The event takes place at the Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library (Beeton Hall, main floor), 789 Yonge St.
The 91ÑÇÉ« Centre for Aging Research & Education is a Faculty of Health research unit at 91ÑÇÉ«, bringing together scholars and trainees who research and teach about aging, making links from the cellular to the social.
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