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PhD Student (ABD) in @QueensuHQ⁣ | Participatory research with older adults | Healthy Aging Teaching Adjunct @queensu | @CSAH_PC Research Coordinator

Nov 23, 2022, 8 tweets

I instruct an upper-year undergraduate course on Healthy Aging at @queensu - for one of the assignments, students were asked to create an infographic discussing a common myth about aging. I have permission to share some of the infographics with you... 1/7

This assignment was recommended by Dr. Stewart at @queensu. Students were asked to identify why the myth is harmful, use evidence to discuss why they are untrue and suggest ways to combat it. Here are a few examples: 2/7

Myth 1: Frailty is "inevitable"

Myth 2: older adults are not crucial members of society

Myth 3: Older adults should skip exercising to avoid injury

Myth 4: Aging always means being more isolated and alone

Myth 5: All older adults should skip strength-based exercise

I am so proud of all of the students in this class and their engagement in learning about healthy aging! Please help me in sharing these #myths and # stereotypes about #healthyaging so others can learn as well!

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