Café Scientifique on Aging – March 12

CIHR Café Scientifique Presents:
“I’m not afraid of aging…but let’s talk.”
Tuesday, March 12, 2013   6 to 7:30 p.m.
Le Café des Beaux-Arts, 1384 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal
What factors affect our quality of life as we grow older?  How can we influence these factors to promote better overall health and well-being as we age?  Come together with leading health researchers to explore how nutrition, exercise, and self-care can help people optimally adapt to changing life circumstances.  Join in a lively discussion that will touch all generations.
Experts
Dr. Bryna Shatenstein
Professor, Department of Nutrition, Université de Montréal
Researcher, Research Centre, Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal
Co-Principal Investigator, Quebec Longitudinal Study on Nutrition and Aging (NuAGE)
 
Dr. Mark Yaffe
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University and St. Mary’s Hospital Centre
Dr. Russell Hepple
Director, McGill Research Centre for Physical Activity & Health
Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology & Physical Education, McGill University
 
Moderator
Dr. Christina Wolfson
Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics & Occupational Health, Department of Medicine, McGill University
Medical Scientist, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Co-Principal investigator, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA)
 
FREE ENTRANCE
Snacks and refreshments served
 
BILINGUAL EVENT
Presentations in English
Discussions and questions in English and French
 
RSVP:  letstalk@clinepi.mcgill.ca or 514-934-1934 extension 44739
 
 
March 5, 2013