Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging

The Centre on Aging serves as a collaborative hub that promotes and supports interdisciplinary aging research and education undertaken by faculties across the University of Calgary including, but not limited to, Medicine, Kinesiology, Nursing, and Social Work. Our overall aim is to enhance the health and wellness of older adults and better inform public policy on issues pertaining to the aging population.

Research

To build capacity in interdisciplinary aging research.

Education

To build capacity in interdisciplinary aging education.

Community

To engage in community outreach activities.

Policy

To inform public policy as it relates to population aging.

Recent News

Animals provide emotional and health benefits to older adults, but many experience challenges with pet ownership. Learn about some initiatives that aim to better the lives of older adults and their companion animals.

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Past News

While many cultures have traditions of respect for older persons, Western attitudes toward aging are often negative. A growing body of research shows the dire consequences of ageism to health and to healthcare costs.

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Recent Event

Our Centre hosted the CIHR Institute of Aging's Summer Program in Aging (SPA) from May 9-20, 2022. The 2022 SPA topic was Neurodegenerative and Cerebrovascular Diseases in Aging and was led by Dr. David Hogan.

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Past Event

Our Centre hosted a virtual public event, Thinking "Small" for Facility-Based Continuing Care in Alberta, to explore non-traditional small nursing homes as a prospective solution to improve the delivery of facility-based continuing care in Alberta.

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Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging