Do you ever wonder where to begin when asked, ‘What do you do at work?’
Intergenerational Day (Thursday, 4 October) is just one activity in a wider calendar of events being celebrated nationally to mark Positive Ageing Week from 1 – 7 October.
The RCSI EDI Unit, in association with Age Action Ireland, is delighted to bring you our first Intergenerational Day – a unique opportunity to share insights into your working life and share your RCSI community with family and friends.
All staff are welcome to invite family or friends to RCSI for a daylong series of activities celebrating positive ageing.
Sessions include:
- 1784 & BEYOND Learn about the fascinating history of RCSI and visit 26 York Street – 2018 Royal Institute of Architects in Ireland Building of the Year
- STRETCH! Flexibility and mobility information session with our gym staff and Physiotherapy Dept
- SIMULATION & VIRTUAL REALITY New ways of teaching and learning – how our students learn now
- BOX LUNCH Meet RCSI students and lunch with RCSI family members/friends
- LAB VISIT Explore the labs to see some of the fascinating research underway in RCSI
- ROOTS Exploring your family history: tips & tricks with the RCSI Library Heritage Team Roots – bring your old photos along!
- TECHTASTIC Computer Savvy Classes with our IT team – how to becomes a computer wiz
Registration is now open. Please register your guest(s) and the activities they would like to attend here.
Two guests per staff member please.
See you on 4 October.
Date: 10.00 – 16.00, Thursday 4 October 2018
Location: Front Hall, 26 York Street
Email: equality@rcsi.ie
Twitter: @RCSI_Equality
WHAT IS POSITIVE AGING WEEK? Age Action celebrates the 100-year life during Positive Ageing Week. Life expectancies have been rising by up to three months a year since 1840, and there is no sign of that changing. A recent study shows that more than half the babies born in wealthier countries since 2000 may reach their 100th birthdays. Many of us have been raised on the traditional notion of a three-stage approach to our working lives: education, followed by work and then retirement. The benefits of living longer and getting older are immense and they affect all parts of our lives; our finances, health and leisure. But because we’re so focussed on the negative things, we forget to enjoy the good things. Positive Ageing Week allows us to look at enjoying living longer and getting older. To find out more go to www.ageaction.ie
RCSI STAFF AGE FRIENDLY NETWORK The RCSI Age Friendly Network was established in March 2018 and seeks to promote positive ageing for RCSI Staff. If you would like to learn more or join our next meeting please email equality@rcsi.ie