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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CER is advancing healthy aging through long-term care staff and civic participation supports
CER is proud to highlight two new, impactful, applied research projects that are working to address the complex realities associated with aging. From supporting the well-being of long-term care staff through the creative arts to making civic involvement more accessible to older adults, these projects highlight CER's commitment to examining innovative ways to enhance the well-being of older adults and the environments that support them.
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Generator at Sheridan in action: Centre for Elder Research leads impactful initiative
CER hosted MAP, a program developed by Baycrest Health Sciences where attendees learn about age-related changes to the brain, strategies to enhance brain health across the lifespan, and specific strategies that support memory and cognitive function as we age.
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CER researcher featured on CBC Radio: The art of aging - how being creative can improve quality of life
In celebration of Arts and Aging Day Canada 2025, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts at CER, Dr. Kate Dupuis, chatted with Craig Norris on CBC Radio's The Morning Edition to share how integrating arts into your day-to-day life can improve your quality of life as you age
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CER researcher featured in Toronto Star: Making and appreciating art and music can slow the aging process
Ahead of Arts & Aging Day Canada 2026, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging at CER, Dr. Kate Dupuis, spoke with the Toronto Star to share research insights on how meaningful engagement with creativity, culture and the arts can support healthy aging and enhance quality of life.

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.