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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