Episode 7A - Culture

This episode examines the impact of one's culture and environment on one's view on ageing. Guest, Shiraz Ramji, shares his views based on his experience. Born in Tanzania, Shiraz did his post-graduate studies in medical statistics and epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, gerontology studies at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. Shiraz has taught in many countries, worked with health organizations world-wide, worked in refugee camps, done research on health and ageing. Presently he is running his own Grandparents Film Festival and celebrating Grandparents' Day in schools. When is he retiring, we asked Shiraz? Has his global experience affected his view on ageing? What's his advice on getting older?We look forward to your input.Feel free to drop us a line at: [email protected] if you'd like to share your story, hobbies, insights, experiences, ... let us know and we'll be happy to consider you as our guest on our podcast and/or YouTube channel.