Sociology Speaker Series
Department of
SOCIOLOGY
2018 -2019 Speaker Series
Transforming Health and Social Services for the Aged in Canada
Abstract: In Canada there are a number of health and social services that are offered to people aged sixty and over which do not function collaboratively. Collectively, such services are said to not effectively contribute towards a learning health system (LHS). This talk, which will draw from such disciplines as Health Sociology and existing fragmented services, will consider how a learning health system may better transpire.
Presented by
Dr. Kevin Willison
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies & Sociology, Lakehead University, Orillia Campus,
and the Institute for Life Course and Aging (U. of T.), and the Centre for Education and R
Department of SOCIOLOGY
2018 -2019 Speaker Series
Transforming Health and Social Services for the Aged via a Learning Health System
Abstract: In Canada there are a number of health and social services that are offered to vulnerable populations such as the aged which do not function collaboratively. Many would argue that such services and related organizations require improved integration. This brief talk, which will draw ideas from such disciplines as Health Sociology and Public Health, will consider factors needed for an alternative, namely, the development of a learning health system (LHS).
Presented by:
Dr. Kevin Willison
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies & Sociology, Lakehead University, Orillia Campus,
Fellow of the Institute for Life Course and Aging (U. of T.), and Research Affiliate of the Centre for Education and Research in Aging and Health (CERAH).
FREE LECTURE - Date: Monday, November 19, 2018
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: LI 5014C (Thunder Bay) OA 3007 (Orillia)