U of A Researcher Spotlight Series featuring Stephanie Chamberlain

Loneliness and social isolation among older adults are growing concerns that often go unnoticed. Many seniors live without close family or friends, making them vulnerable to health issues and neglect in healthcare settings. Stephanie Chamberlain, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing, joins us to explore the health impacts of isolation, barriers to support, and the experiences of ‘unbefriended’ seniors in long-term care. We’ll cover how policy changes and practical solutions can improve their well-being and healthcare access, ensuring no one is left behind. This is an issue that affects us all, and understanding it is the first step toward meaningful change.

Speaker Info

Stephanie Chamberlain is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. She received her PhD from the University of Alberta in 2019 where she studied the characteristics and unmet needs of nursing home residents under public guardianship. Her work focuses on loneliness and social isolation in older adults. Her projects examine the personal, social, cultural, and systemic factors that can influence lonely and/or isolated older adults’ access and use of health services.

Space is limited. Registration will close when the event reaches capacity, or on Wednesday, April 16.