On Aging Canadian Conversations: Ageism with Margaret Gillis

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.   This conversation is on the topic of Ageism and features Margaret Gillis.   Margaret is the founding President of the International Longevity Centre Canada, part of a global alliance of 16 Centers dedicated to the needs and rights of older people. An award-winning executive and innovative leader, Margaret played a key role in establishing the Age-friendly Community program in Canada and internationally, this program is now in over 900 Canadian communities and 26 countries worldwide. https://youtu.be/U2LQMw1nPTU