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04/26

Navigating the Personal Side of Retirement

Whether you are considering retirement, on the verge or already retired, considering how to approach and live within this important life transition is critical. In this two-part workshop led by Susan Terry we will explore the themes to consider in approaching or actively “sitting in” the experience of retirement.

04/12

UWRA Book Group 2023-24

If you’ve wanted a book club where everyone reads the book and where discussions are lively and varied, you’ve found it! This month: Siddhartha Mukherjee’s The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer. Email leader Connie Bourassa-Shaw for the Zoom link.

 

04/11

Supportive Technologies for Caregiving and Aging in Place: Risks and Ethical Considerations

The universe of digital technologies to support caregiving and aging in place continues to expand. In this presentation, UW professor Clara Berridge (Social Work) will discuss their associated risks and ethical considerations, providing information on why and how families should talk about their decision to use these tools.

03/26

Exploring Supportive Technologies for Caregiving and Aging in Place

From mobile applications to Artificial Intelligence, this burgeoning field is finding new ways to help older adults stay healthy and connected. Professor Oleg Zaslavsky of the UW School of Nursing and the Digital Health Innovation Hub will provide an overview of the available technologies and their best and safest uses.

03/8

UWRA Book Group 2023-24

If you’ve wanted a book club where everyone reads the book and where discussions are lively and varied, you’ve found it! This month: Democracy Awakening, by Heather Cox Richardson. Email leader Connie Bourassa-Shaw for the Zoom link.