The Dialogue on Aging Public Presentation Series is hosted by the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging and Providence Health Care. On December 12th, 2024, we have the pleasure of hosting a virtual session with Dr. Kathy Pichora-Fuller, Professor Emerita from the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Walter Wittich, Associate Professor Emeritus from the School of Optometry at the University of Montreal!
Title: How Sensory Health Promotes Cognitive Health
Summary: Hearing and vision begin to change in middle age. Half of Canadians have hearing and/or vision difficulties by the time they are in their 70s. In daily life, the senses are important for just about everything we do: communication, safe walking and driving, and interacting with and enjoying the world around us. Sensory loss can affect cognitive performance and has been linked to cognitive declines. This presentation will provide tips for preventing, checking, and living successfully with sensory aging to stay physical, mentally and socially active. In turn, staying active can benefit cognitive health and healthy aging.
Speaker Biographies: Dr. Kathy Pichora-Fuller is Professor Emerita from the Department of Psychology at the University of Toronto and an Adjunct Professor in Gerontology at Simon Fraser University. Dr. Walter Wittich is an Associate Professor at the School of Optometry in the University of Montreal, and is dedicated to researching the rehabilitation of older adults facing both vision and hearing loss.
Please register here for the lecture.
