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1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific
By late life, a significant portion of older adults have experienced a traumatic event. The long-term effects of these traumatic events can be compounded by the challenges of new, more current traumatic events. This presentation discusses the cumulative impact of multiple traumas, examining how they intersect with major life transitions, health conditions, bereavement and the social isolation commonly experienced in later years.  

Drawing upon social, biological and psychological factors inherent to aging, we explore why ...