Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging

Our Vision & Mission

The Centre on Aging is a cross-faculty aging hub whose mission is to create an ecosystem for innovation in age-inclusive environments, practices, and policies. We are focused on catalyzing networks and leading collaborative innovations centered on older adults through education, research, and community engagement. Our vision is to achieve optimal health and well-being for older adults driven by evidence and in an inclusive manner.

Inclusivity

Working with compassion, integrity, and humility to promote an age-positive and age-inclusive culture guided by the needs and interests of diverse older adults.

Collaboration

Establishing intergenerational, interdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral partnerships to build capacity in education and research in the field of aging.

Innovation

Developing and translating evidence on age-inclusive environments, practices, and policies to improve the health and well-being of older adults, in a sustainable manner.

Leaders

Being recognized as a valuable hub within our institution, our community, and beyond for catalyzing networks and advancing innovations to better serve the aging population.

As we move into the colder months, it is important to recognize the challenges winter brings, especially for older adults in our community. To address this, the Age-Friendly Calgary Steering Committee has made it a priority to reduce barriers that limit older adults' participation during the winter season.

The Centre on Aging is a proud member of the Age-Friendly Calgary Steering Committee, reflecting our commitment to improving age-friendliness both on our campus and throughout the wider community. The Steering Committee leads the implementation of Calgary’s Seniors Age-Friendly Strategy, with members representing government, non-profit, healthcare, post-secondary education, and private sectors, as well as Calgarians with lived experience.

As part of its efforts, the Centre co-sponsored a video titled "Connections in the Cold: Navigating the Challenges of Winter for Older Adults," which highlights the difficulties older adults may face during the winter months. Age-Friendly Calgary and the City of Calgary have also developed several resources to support older adults in preparing for winter.

We encourage you to watch the video and explore the resources below to help ensure that older community members stay safe and supported throughout this winter season.