AROHE Webinar Series

Reimaging Retirement Series

Join us for Reimaging Retirement Series, a three-part virtual learning series hosted by AROHE and Fidelity Investments ®. The series explores a comprehensive approach to cognitive well-being in retirement. It is scheduled for February 25, March 11, and March 25 at 10-11:15 a.m. PST.

From the science of memory and forgetting to strategies for navigating transitional phases, each session is designed to offer valuable insights into maintaining cognitive health. The series will conclude with a panel of retirees sharing personal stories and tips for managing cognitive wellness and fostering a supportive and informed community around aging.

The series is geared toward faculty and staff in higher education who are contemplating retirement or are already retired. It is designed to help attendees clarify their goals and understand the changes during life's next chapter.

When you register, you are signed in for the series of 3 webinars. You can attend as many as you wish. You will be sent a Zoom link for each webinar a few days before it occurs and will be notified when each recorded webinar is available for viewing on the AROHE website.

Inquiries may be directed to linda.leonard@ubc.ca  Chair, Transitions to Retirement Committee, UBC Emeritus College.   

About the Reimagining Retirement Series:

The Reimagining Retirement: Holistic Cognitive Health series is a three-part virtual learning experience hosted by AROHE and Fidelity Investments®. Designed for faculty and staff in higher education contemplating or enjoying retirement, this series will help clarify your goals and empower you to embrace life’s next chapter.

Session 1: Healthy Cognition – The Science of Memory and Forgetting

• Speaker: Charan Ranganath, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of California Davis
• Date/Time: February 25, 2024, 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST
• Explore why we forget, how attention and intention improve memory and debunk myths about aging and memory.

Session 2: Navigating Change – Strategies for Transitional Times

• Speakers: Dr. E. Ayn Welleford, Department of Gerontology and Dr. Katie Gilstrap, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Date/Time: March 11, 2024, 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST
• Learn evidence-based strategies for thriving during life transitions, leveraging skills, and fostering resilience.

Session 3: Personal Stories – Tips from Retirees on Managing Cognitive Health

• Moderator: Gigi Amateau, Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University,  Department of Gerontology
• Date/Time: March 25, 2024, 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST
• Gain inspiration and actionable tips through retired professionals' personal stories and lived experiences.

We can’t wait to see you there and work together to make these events a resounding success!