Dr. Lorraine Venturato is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Nursing whose research focuses on enhancing care options and quality of life for older adults. Her research program includes several projects aimed at understanding aging experiences, challenging stereotypes of older adults, and developing the long-term care workforce. Some key factors for healthy aging discussed include physical and cognitive activity, diet, social engagement, and age-friendly accommodation.

1. Aging well: Are you prepared?
Dr. Lorraine Venturato, PhD
Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing
July 17, 2019

2. About me
• Associate Professor,
Faculty of Nursing
• Research interests
include
understanding and
enhancing options in
care for older adults,
culture change and
workforce
development in care,
and aging well
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3. Research program
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Enhance QoC &
QoL for older
adults
Workforce
development in
LTC
Workplace
Education
DEU Project
CL projects
Living and Dying in
LTC
Palliative Approach
projects
Aging well:
Experiences of
older adults
Challenging Stigma
and Stereotypes
Still Life
Changing Lenses
Emplacement and
older adults
Goals Themes Focus Areas Studies

4. Stereotypes matter
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6. Changing Lenses – photographic themes
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Stereotypes & Assumptions: Counter / Photo Themes:
Physically frail & disabled Active aging
Cognitively impaired (forgetful) Healthy brains
Asexual Relationships
Unattractive Beauty
Financial burden on families & society Independence / interdependence
Emily & Emma, Photography session, 2018

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13. Healthy aging

14. Physical
activity
Yanoush, 2018

15. Cognitive
activity
Art Class, 2018

16. Diet

17. Social engagement &
relationships
Wynn & Harry, May 2019

19. Retire or Rewire
?

20. Age-friendly accommodation
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 Neighbourhood
 Transportation
 Walkability
 Social options
 Safety & security
 Technology
 Modifiability
 Single level living
 Easy access / entry
 Low maintenance
 Wide doorways & halls
 Bathroom accessibility
 Walk-in shower
 Attached garage
 Size

21. Acknowledgements
Photography:
Alex Ramada (alex.ramadan@gmail.com)
Funding: Faculty of Nursing Chair in Gerontology
Special Thanks: Silvera for Seniors and Silvera residents &
participants
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