Spotlight

Healthy Aging

By mid-century, it’s projected that about one quarter of Canadians will be at least 65 years old. More people living longer is a triumph of modern times, but those extra years need to come with good health, independence, and wellbeing. Find out how science and innovation are redefining what it means to grow old.

New ways of living, working, and caring can help to sustain aging populations.
From the womb on, our life experiences influence how fast we age—and how long we stay healthy.

The novel devices helping older adults to age in place.

Ageism is getting old. It’s time to ditch the stereotypes.

Menopause is poorly understood. Now it’s getting the research attention it deserves.
Understanding Alzheimer’s resilience could be the key to finding treatment.

How social interventions could help us live healthily for longer.

UBC Okanagan welcomes older learners and collaborators.