Gilbrea Centre 2026 Seminar Series May 14th 2026 2pm – 3pm EST

 Free Admission Friday, May 14th, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST

 Presented over Zoom.

Event Description

This series creates the opportunity for the exchange of ideas and stimulates discussion amongst associate researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, community members and older people. The seminars will be focusing on diverse research groups and networks to explore several of Gilbrea’s thematic program areas which respond to contemporary and future issues facing older people. The event is free, virtual, and welcomes everyone interested to attend.

Speaker Information

Ruth Tamari completed her MA research in the Department of Health, Aging and Society and is currently a PhD student in Social Gerontology. Her doctoral work examines intergenerational community in diverse urban neighbourhoods, with a focus on ageism and social isolation. Prior to returning to academia, she worked as a geriatric clinician, aging-inplace consultant, and transitions coach. She is the author of The Invitation: Rich and Raw Conversations about Aging, Death & Dying (2017).