What does “successful aging” really mean? Join us for a special discussion with Dr. Esme Fuller‑Thomson and Dr. Mabel Ho as they share what Canadians say about aging well and what research tells us. Using national data, they highlight everyday habits and lifestyle choices that can help people age well across Canada.

Our Speakers

Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson is Director of the Institute for Life Course & Aging at the University of Toronto. She is cross-appointed to the Faculties of Social Work, Medicine and Nursing. Esme has published more than 200 academic articles on social determinants of health and well-being in later life, flourishing despite adversities such as chronic health conditions, the association between early adversities and adult health outcomes, and ADHD among women and older adults. Her research has been widely cited in the media including the New York Times, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Toronto Star, CBC, CTV, and CNN

Mabel Ho, PhD, is a research affiliate and sessional lecturer at the Institute for Life Course & Aging, Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto. She is a registered social worker with over 20 years of experience in gerontological social work. She has worked with older adults and their families in various settings, including community programs, long-term care homes, hospice, and hospital. She specializes in gerontology and employs quantitative research methods to conduct studies that support older adults in aging well and enhancing their quality of life.