The University of Manitoba Centre on Aging is joining a global initiative to amplify the voices of older adults through Voice Canada, part of a dynamic research network dedicated to reimagining how we all age well, together.
Led by the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), Voice Canada harnesses the power of an online platform to connect older adults, caregivers, clinicians and service providers directly with researchers and stakeholders. The result is research and innovation shaped by real-life experiences, ideas, insights and priorities.
“Building meaningful connections between researchers and community members is central to the approach of the Centre on Aging,” says Michelle Porter, director of the Centre. “We are thrilled to bring this resource to Manitobans and our research community.”
Through Voice Canada, members of the public can explore opportunities to provide input or participate in research studies; discover upcoming public talks and events; join groups to support specific research projects or help answer broader research questions; and access clear, plain language summaries of research findings from Voice Canada parters and beyond.
Join Voice Canada Today“People in Canada are living longer than ever before,” notes Parminder Raina, scientific director of the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging. “This is a great success story, but if we want to draw on the benefits of people living longer lives, researchers need to hear what is most meaningful to older adults. Voice helps us do that.”
Voice Canada is part of the growing global Voice community, which was established in 2016 by Newcastle University through the UK’s National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA), a world-leading organization supported by an initial investment from the UK Government and Newcastle University. Voice easily enables collaboration across Canada and internationally as data collected by Voice partners can be shared and harmonized under rigorous standards for ethics, data security and and participant safety.
“The Centre of Aging was a natural partner to join Voice,” notes Raina. “They are experts in integrating community input across projects of all sizes. We are excited to have them helping build the future of this network in Canada.”
Community members and Centre on Aging researchers are encouraged to join Voice Canada today.
