Host: Dawn Hemingway
1-1:20pm: Miracle Theatre producer Anne Laughlin and director/designer Ted Price share information about two upcoming plays being produced as part of a fundraiser to help address the needs of elderly Prince George residents struggling with today’s cost of living. A partnership with the Council of Seniors and Prince George Community Foundation, tickets ($39.50 – total) can be purchased at Books & Company or by phone at: 250-563-6637. For further information: Anne Laughlin at 250-563-6937 or anne.laughlin.pg@shaw.ca.
1:20pm – 2pm: UNBC School of Nursing faculty member, Aderonke Agboji speaks about her research and extensive practice experience regarding the quality of life of older adults in Long Term Care. Specifically, she shares her research into the lack of motivation, interest and emotional engagement of residents – often described as “apathy” – and an initiative to address these concerns via an “e-book club” launched in both Prince George and Quesnel. For more information: agboji@unbc.ca.