Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University
Research - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University Employees
Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University Details
Since its establishment in 1982, the Gerontology Research Centre (GRC) at Simon Fraser University has served as a focal point for research and information on topics relating to individual and population aging. The Centre has earned international recognition for its applied research in the areas of: Aging and the Built Environment; Prevention of Victimization and Exploitation of Older Persons; Health Promotion and Aging; Changing Demography and Lifestyles; and Older Adult Education. The Centre also provides consultation and technical assistance with respect to program development and evaluation. Clients include academic, government, public and private organizations. Resources include a specialized library and information service staffed by a qualified librarian and The Dr. Tong Louie Living Laboratory. The Living Lab, a joint project with the BC Institute of Technology offers a unique venue for development and/or testing of living environment designs and assistive products for adults with disabilities and older persons (see www.sfu.ca/livinglab for further information). The GRC is an active member of the Canadian Consortium for Health Promotion Research which links the Centre with university-based Health Promotion researchers across Canada. It was a member of the Canadian Study on Health and Aging. This study linked 18 universities in investigating the epidemiology of dementia as well as healthy aging. The Centre houses the Secretariat of the International Association of Gerontology (IAG) and hosts its website at www.sfu.ca/iag. the IAG represents 63 national organizations from 60 countries. The associated Department of Gerontology , established in 1983, offers a post-baccalaurate diploma in gerontology, masters degree, undergraduate minor and opportunities for PhD work.
