MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre
Connecting community-based client care in Toronto with innovative research programs focused on serving equity-deserving older adults.
The MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre is a unique partnership between the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) and Dixon Hall, a multi-service agency focused on addressing poverty, social injustices and isolation across the lifespan, in Toronto’s downtown East. Established in April 2021, this collaboration brings together Dixon Hall’s expertise in providing comprehensive community-based client care and MIRA’s excellence in creating innovative research programs centered around aging and older adults.
Community Engagement: Actively involving and collaborating with the community to address their needs and leverage their strengths.
Impact-Oriented: Focusing on creating meaningful and measurable improvements in the lives of older adults.
Dignity and Respect: Ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect in all interactions and services.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working across various fields and disciplines to bring comprehensive solutions to complex issues.
Empowerment: Enabling older adults to live well and independently, with a focus on their strengths and capabilities.
Diversity and Inclusivity: Ensuring that all activities are accessible and beneficial to all older adults, regardless of their background or circumstances, and there is representation across experiences and identities.
Integrity: Upholding the highest standards of honesty, transparency, accountability, and ethical behaviour in all activities.
Education and Outreach: Committing to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with the community to foster a better understanding of aging and related issues.
Our Vision:
Thriving communities where everyone ages well.
Our Mission:
To bring together Dixon Hall’s strong community connections and MIRA’s interdisciplinary research expertise to create lasting, evidence-based solutions that optimize the physical and social well-being of equity-deserving older adults.
Marla Beauchamp, Director, MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre
Hello and welcome to the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre!
The MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre is a truly special place. Combining Dixon Hall’s extensive experience in providing community-based client care with MIRA’s cutting-edge research on aging, this unique partnership connects the community with research in a way that drives both innovation and real-world impact. I am thrilled to share the incredible initiatives and achievements of our committed team, who work every day to empower people to live well, with dignity as they age.
Community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively with the community to understand their needs and build on their strengths. Supporting research that addresses aging from multidisciplinary perspectives, we’re able to tackle complex issues with comprehensive solutions that address the multifaceted needs of older adults. Collaboration and feedback guide our initiatives, ensuring our work is not only relevant but also makes a meaningful difference. We learn from each other.
Our team is committed to creating positive, measurable changes in the lives of older adults. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are accessible, inclusive and empowering—it is important to us to represent and reflect the experiences of individuals often excluded from research. Our programs and projects are designed to enhance the quality of life for the older adults we serve, and our team is proud of the impact that our projects are having.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we’re building a future where everyone can age with dignity.
Warm regards,
Marla Beauchamp
Director, MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre
MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre
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