Mission & Vision

Mission

To conduct high quality knowledge translation, rigorous research and education to advance health and social care promoting the health & wellbeing of people aging across the life cycle.

Key priorities include:

• Aging in Place
• Dementia and Seniors’ Mental Health
• Indigenous Peoples’ Health & Aging
• Palliative Care

Vision

CERAH will be a recognized leader in education and research regionally, provincially, nationally, and internationally in the areas of aging and health.

Values

• We hold an appreciation for the contributions and participation of all who work towards our vision
• We espouse cultural humility in our daily practice and interactions with community
• We aspire to contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous peoples
• We embrace ingenuity, free thinking, creativity, and collaboration
• We exemplify professional, ethical, and inclusive behaviour
• We act from a place of compassion, dedication, integrity, and respect
• We believe in being regionally responsive and promoting local capacity

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