03 Apr 2019, 10:00 - 15:30
Brunel University London
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04/03/2019 10:00 AM
04/03/2019 03:30 PM
Europe/London
Understanding Loneliness in Later Life
loneliness in later life
Brunel University London
For more information contact: anna.liddle@brunel.ac.uk
For more information contact: anna.liddle@brunel.ac.uk
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This free seminar presents findings from a range of novel research projects that are extending our understanding of loneliness in later life. We are privileged to have a contribution from Helena Larsson from Sweden that focuses upon existential loneliness among frail elders. Our team from Brunel will present their work that looks at loneliness at the end of life, the challenges of conducting research interviews about loneliness and data from the BBC loneliness experiment.
Programme
10.00am Registration and tea/coffee
10.30am Existential Loneliness – a challenge in the care of frail older persons
Helena Larsson, Malmo University
11.30am Loneliness in Later Life: Insights from the BBC Loneliness Experiment
Professor Christina Victor, Professor of Gerontology and Public Health,
Vice Dean-Research, College of Health and Life Sciences and Leader, Ageing Studies Research Theme,
Brunel University London
12.30pm Lunch
1.30pm What do people talk about when they talk about loneliness
Dr Mike Thomas, Programme Leader, MA Social Work, Brunel University London
2.30pm Loneliness at Death: Dying Alone in a Communal World
Professor Holly Nelson-Becker, Professor of Social Work and Division Lead, Brunel University London
3.30pm End of seminar
For more information contact: anna.liddle@brunel.ac.uk