Our guest today is Dr. Kate Dupuis. Kate received her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toronto. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in the Neuropsychology and Cognitive Health and Hearing Services programs at Baycrest, and is a registered Clinical Neuropsychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. In January 2017, Kate began her position as the Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging at the Centre for Elder Research at Sheridan College. She is also a professor in the Faculty of Applied Health and Community Studies at Sheridan College, where she teaches courses in the Social Service Worker: Gerontology program. In her research, Kate uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to explore how participation in the creative and performing arts can serve to support the health and well-being of older adults. In particular, she is passionate about discovering the personal characteristics of individuals who are drawn to participate in the arts, and identifying and addressing potential barriers (e.g., physical, psychological) to participation. Read more -https://the-ria.ca/researcher/kate-dupuis-phd/ Get the latest podcast updates by subscribing to our newsletter on https://seniorsjunction.com Credits: Hosts: Namrata Bagaria, Paul Merkley Intro & Outro Music: Aaron Shandilya Video Production: Aaryaman Chandgothia Image: Namrata Bagaria & Vivek Agarwal About Us Seniors Junction is a lifelong learning company offering music and arts education to retirees. Many retirees seek ways to use their time meaningfully and intellectually challenge themselves. Appreciating music and arts meets these needs and provides a sense of purpose and fulfillment. We deliver accessible and inclusive courses that help you keep sharp and foster a sense of community and engagement. https://seniorsjunction.com Subscribe to our newsletter https://seniorsjunction.com/subscribe Follow Seniors Junction on: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seniorsjunction/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/seniorsjunction/ Twitter https://www.twitter.com/seniorsjunction/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorsjunction/ #musicappreciation #lifelonglearning #seniors #retirementgoals #classicalmusic #musiclovers #musichistory #seniorsjunction #shorts #retirees #socialisolation #loneliness #seriousleisure #arts #music #mentalhealth #seniorsjunctionpodcast