AGE-WELL Public Webinar Series: Inclusive Research Partnerships: Breaking Barriers Together

This transformative webinar will delve into the vital topic of inclusive authorship and the involvement of older adults and caregivers in research. This dynamic session addresses the challenges and barriers in recognizing their contributions as co-authors and partners, fostering a more equitable and representative research landscape. The webinar will include a relaxed roundtable talk with a distinguished panel of advocates and experts to share their insights and experiences. They will shed light on the importance of embracing diversity in co-authorship and research partnership. We will explore ways to promote meaningful collaborations and amplify older adults and caregivers as partners in your research from publications to commercialization.

Learning Objectives:

- Understand the significance of inclusive authorship and partnerships with older adults and caregivers in AgeTech research.
- Identify challenges that hinder recognizing older adults and caregiver co-authors and research partners, and how to overcome them.
- Gain practical insights on promoting collaboration with older adults and caregiver partners throughout the research process.

Speakers:
Jim Mann, Dementia Advocate, Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Dr. Olive Bryanton, Older Adult Advocate, AGE-WELL OACAC Member
Ron Beleno, Caregiver and Dementia Advocate, AGE-WELL OACAC Co-Chair
Moderator: Dr. Josephine McMurray, Associate Scientific Director, AGE-WELL