The Chair has made the review of its activities for its second year (over five years) on October 31, 2012

Presentation of some of its realisations.

Here are some highlights from the year 2011-2012 :

• Publication of the book La maltraitance envers les aînés . Changer le regard(Mistreatment of Older Adults. Changing the Views) from the Presses de l’Université Laval
• 22 ongoing research projects (nine funded, six pro bono and seven student projects) four were completed in 2011-2012
• Launch of the website (great interviews, scientific watch, ongoing activities, regular update of news, etc.)
• Realisation of nine great interviews with international researchers (soon to be online on the website)
• 29 publications and 39 scientific communications addressed to different audiences (scientific, professional, in basic or continuous training, general public, etc.)
• Welcoming of different visitors, such as the Honourable Minister Wong, federal responsible of seniors
• Organisation of three scientific symposiums within the Chair
• Consultation as an expert for the production of the public policy Vieillir et vivre ensemble (Aging and Living Together)
• Testimony as an expert in front of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights of the Federal Parliament on the bill C-36 (reform of the Criminal Code about the sentencing in situations of mistreatment towards older adults)
• Recipient of the Mérite estrien (Estrian Merit) in the innovation category with Suzanne Garon, for the launch of the program VADA / MADA (Villes amies des aînés / Municipalités amies des aînés) (Age Friendly Communities)

Strong presence in the medias (at least 34 interview given to radio, on television or in newspapers)