Topics in Aging & Disability Journal Club Session 2: Family Caregivers

Join students and faculty for readings and discussions on cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research on aging and disability in the United States. Develop a deeper understanding of the methodologies used, while connecting and collaborating with peers across different fields. The topic of this first session is Family Caregivers. 

Session Format

• 5 minutes: Introductions—Participants briefly share their name, program, and research interests.
• 10 minutes: Article summary—A volunteer or faculty member will highlight the key takeaways.
• 40 minutes: Group discussion—Facilitated with prepared questions, but allowing for organic dialogue.
• 5 minutes: Closing remarks—Wrap-up and preview of the next session.

Why Participate?

• Engage with interdisciplinary research on timely topics.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the methodologies used in aging and disability studies.
• Collaborate and connect with peers across different fields.

Additional Resources

For each session, additional relevant articles will be suggested for those interested in further exploration of the topic.

RSVP and Participation 

Please RSVP to Valecia Hanna at vhanna1@jh.edu for each session you plan to attend. We also welcome volunteers to present the article summary—simply indicate your interest when you RSVP. 

For more details on the series, including required readings, visit https://publichealth.jhu.edu/lipitz-center/events. 

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