Reflections on the the 2025 Canadian Association of Gerontology Conference
In October 2025, Nicole Dalmer participated in the 54th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting of the Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG), held in Montréal, Quebec. As one of Canada’s largest gatherings dedicated to research, policy, and practice in ageing, the CAG conference brings together scholars, practitioners, healthcare leaders, and community partners to explore new insights shaping the future of gerontology.
At this year’s meeting, themed around advancing innovation and collaboration in ageing research, Nicole delivered three presentations that showcased her ongoing work in technology life histories, sensory engagement with natural environments, and older adults’ information-seeking practices. Her contributions highlighted the breadth of her scholarship and reinforced her leadership within the Canadian ageing research community.
1. Chronicling Older Ontarians’ Technology Life Histories
Biruk, C., & Dalmer, N. K. (2025, October).
Nicole presented research exploring how older Ontarians describe and make meaning of their lifelong relationships with technology, illustrating how learning, memories, and social influences shape their digital experiences today.
2. Ripple Effects: Tracing Older Women’s Engagement with Water
Dalmer, N. K., Griffin, M., Gallistl, V., & Sawchuk, K. (2025, October).
This presentation focused on how older women connect with water-based environments as meaningful and sensory-rich spaces that support wellbeing, identity, and daily life in later adulthood.
3. Googling the Great Beyond: How Older Canadians Navigate Death-Related Information
Dalmer, N. K. & Columbie, I. (2025, October).
Nicole shared findings on how older Canadians search for information about death, dying, and end-of-life planning, highlighting the emotional, practical, and informational challenges they encounter.
Looking Ahead
Together, these three presentations reflect a commitment to advancing nuanced, people-centered understandings of ageing. This work continues to enrich national conversations on how older adults engage with technology, nature, and information in everyday life.