On ageism and the rights of older people, with Dr. Kiran Rabheru

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On Aging Canadian Conversations

Healthy Aging CORE

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Healthy Aging CORE and HelpAge Canada are thrilled to introduce an upcoming series of conversations with thought leaders in Canada on a variety of topics related to healthy aging. Each episode addresses a different theme relevant to healthy aging, and will include a conversation on the topic, as well as a short video clip of a Canadian community-based seniors serving organization.

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On ageism and the rights of older people, with Dr. Kiran Rabheru

On Aging Canadian Conversations

24 minutes 17 seconds

2 years ago

On ageism and the rights of older people, with Dr. Kiran Rabheru

If we permit ageism, we promote it. Join Dr. Kiran Rabheru as he discusses the social, political, psychological, and moral implications of ageism, and learn what's being done to codify the rights of older people on the world stage.

Dr. Kiran Rabheru is a Geriatric Psychiatrist with The Ottawa Hospital and Professor of Psychiatry with the University of Ottawa. He is a Certificant and a Fellow of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP, FCFP) and a board certified geriatric psychiatrist in Canada and the United States (FRCP, DABPN).

Dr. Rabheru is designated as a Founder of the sub-specialty of Geriatric Psychiatry by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and received the Outstanding Achievements in Geriatric Psychiatry in Canada Award from the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP). He is passionate and committed to serving older persons and creating a world in which they can live free from discrimination and able to fully enjoy their rights.

Currently, Dr. Rabheru is the Chair of the Board of the International Longevity Centre, Canada (www.ilccanada.org). He is a Board member as well as Chair of the Advocacy and Public Awareness Committee of the International Psychogeriatric Association (www.ipa-online.org ). Dr. Rabheru is Chair of the Section of Positive Psychiatry of the World Psychiatric Association (https://www.wpanet.org/), and a member of the National Leadership Team for the Fountain of Health (www.fountainofhealth.ca), which promotes healthy aging, brain resilience and vitality.