Professor emeritus at the University of Victoria School of Nursing and adjunct professor in the gerontology program at Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, Elaine Gallagher is an
international professional leader in understanding the relationship of people and their environments as they age, with a primary focus on falls prevention in the elderly. Her research in this area spans
20 years and has contributed significantly to policy and practice changes across Canada.
This talk will outline the significance of the problem of falls among older people, the risk factors for falls and the most promising strategies for reducing falls and injuries in multiple settings.
Elaine has received numerous awards and commendations for her scholarship and research including a Women of Distinction Award in 1996 from the Victoria YWCA for her work on elder abuse in gerontological nursing. In 2002 November 2024 she was named top nurse researcher in Canada by the Canadian Association of Nurse Researchers. In 2007, she was named Outstanding Alumni of the Year
by SFU. In 2023 she was awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Duke University School of Nursing.
We are excited to have Dr. Elaine Gallagher share her wisdom on aging at The Centre on December 13th at 2 p.m