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Centre for Elder Research
The Centre for Elder Research (CER) conducts leading edge research in the field of aging by examining innovative ways to enhance the well-being of older adults and the environments that support them. CER provides a collaborative environment for Sheridan’s faculty, staff and student teams to develop creative and interdisciplinary real-world solutions, working alongside older adults, industry partners and community organizations.
We’re an integral part of Generator at Sheridan, where people with diverse perspectives work together across disciplines and sectors to spark ideas and advance solutions that really matter.
We work closely with organizations to provide an innovative approach that is relevant to their current challenges and future opportunities.
Our team
At the Centre for Elder Research, we put our motto, from Lab to Life® into practice every day. This is possible only because of the many highly motivated and qualified members of our team, the dedicated members of our Advisory Board and our broad network of partners and supporters.
Contact us
Sheridan Centre for Elder Research, Trafalgar Road Campus
For more information about transforming research From Lab to Life® for an aging population, call 905-845-9430, x2977 or email elder.research@sheridancollege.ca
Highlights
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Building community and promoting healthy aging in research
On June 27, CER hosted an event celebrating new research results from a collaborative community project in arts and healthy aging.
Thanks to generous funding from the Retired Teachers of Ontario Foundation (RTOERO), Dr. Kate Dupuis worked with Artfull Enrichment to provide more accessible ways of participating in visual art-making opportunities for approximately 150 Canadian older adults.
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CreateMore: A new College and Community Social Innovation Fund Grant led by Dr. Kate Dupuis
This grant examines the application of arts and creativity in everyday care activities as a health promotion and mental health recovery strategy for staff in long-term care.
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Latest News
Check out what the Centre for Elder Research has been up to lately.
- From Caregiver to Care Partner: A view from the other side
Check out our latest report. In collaboration with industry partner Tyze Networks, this project helped to broaden their understanding of how supportive healthcare and service organizations perceive and manage their interactions with family and other informal caregivers.
- From Caregiver to Care Partner: A view from the other side
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A message from Dr. Lia Tsotsos, Director, Centre for Elder Research
The Merriam-Webster dictionary recently declared that the word of 2023 was ‘authentic’. As I reflect on 2023 at the Centre, I feel like their choice is an apt one for us as well.
Opportunities
Current Projects
The goal of the Centre for Elder Research is to identify, develop, test and support the implementation of innovative strategies that focus on enhancing the quality of life for older adults, and to do this through applied research. Visit Our Current Projects page to learn more about our recent research projects.
Join our community
We invite you to join our community to get direct access to opportunities to participate in research projects, attend educational events and meetings, or support other Centre for Elder Research initiatives.