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Dr. sc. nat. Sarah Speck

IAF Institut für AltersforschungWissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (Stellvertretung für Stefanie Sandra Wiloth)

sarah.speck@ost.ch

Academic Degrees

  • 2024 - 2025 CAS in Higher Education, Zurich University of Teacher Education (PHZH)
  • 2015 - 2020 Dr. Sc. Nat. Geography, Department of Geography, University of Zurich
  • 2015 - 2020 Certificate of Specialization in Sustainable Development, International Graduate School (IGS) North-South (Bern, Zurich, Lausanne, Basel)
  • 2010 -2012 Master of Science (MSc) in Human/Economic Geography, Department of Geography, University of Zurich
  • 2005 - 2010 Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Geography, Department of Geography, University of Zurich

VIA – Enhancing Health and Integration of Older Migrants

Project

VIA develops a low-threshold information and activation program for older migrants in Switzerland. The aim is to improve health literacy, social participation, and access to support systems through digital tools, community work, and participatory research.
VIA develops a low-threshold information and activation program for older migrants in Switzerland. The aim is to improve health literacy, social participation, and access to support systems through digital tools, community work, and participatory research. ...

AGEWISE – Promoting Employment, Health and Security in Later LifeAGEWISE – Promoting Employment, Health and Security in Later

Project

AGEWISE explores how older adults remain employed beyond retirement age and what influences their decisions. The project identifies sector-specific challenges and develops strategies for age-inclusive and healthy work environments.
AGEWISE explores how older adults remain employed beyond retirement age and what influences their decisions. The project identifies sector-specific challenges and develops strategies for age-inclusive and healthy work environments. ...

Creating Age-friendly Communities for Older People: A Case and Implementation Study on IbashoCreating Age-friendly Communities for Older People: A Case

Project

In the framework of the Japanese concept and project Ibasho (founder: Dr. Emi Kiyota), integrative, local caring communities are developed, launched, and maintained together with and by older adults.
In the framework of the Japanese concept and project Ibasho (founder: Dr. Emi Kiyota), integrative, local caring communities are developed, launched, and maintained together with and by older adults.

FreiZeit (Leisure / Free Time)

Project

Periods between encounters and without care: methodological plural explorations of the experience of persons with dementia
Periods between encounters and without care: methodological plural explorations of the experience of persons with dementia

Easierphone

Project

The Easierphone app is designed to make it easier for older people to use their smartphones through simplified functions and navigation. The app can be used both individually by an older person and in tandem with the support of a carer (via remote access to the app).
The Easierphone app is designed to make it easier for older people to use their smartphones through simplified functions and navigation. The app can be used both individually by an older person and in tandem with the support of a carer (via remote access to the app). ...

Digital Skills 50+

Project

Digital skills and training needs of people 50+
Digital skills and training needs of people 50+