SAGE Powered by iMatr: Empowering older adults using democratic technology (DemTech)
MIRA | envisAGE Project
Partners: iMatr & Sunrise of Burlington
MIRA Principal Investigator: Milena Head, DeGroote School of Business & MDTRC
Team:
Irina Ghilic, MDTRC
Brendan Stanley, MDTRC
Clifton Van Der Linden, Digital Society Lab, Department of Political Science, Social Sciences
John McAndrews, Digital Society Lab, Department of Political Science, Social Sciences
Spencer Early, MDTRC
Grace Mullen, MDTRC
Joe Kutlesa, iMatr
Tom Themeles, iMatr
Victoria Tomaro, iMatr
Francis Beer, iMatr
Mair Jagodic, iMatr
Mila Ajnadzic, iMatr
Michaela Guy, Sunrise of Burlington
Summary
Designed for inclusivity and impact, SAGE (Seniors’ Awareness and Global Events) empowers older adults to stay informed, discuss current events, and engage directly with their communities and elected representatives. Using the iMatr platform, simple conversations become powerful tools for connection, inclusion, and civic action. SAGE isn’t just about accessing news—it’s about having a voice, staying involved, and shaping the world around you.
McMaster University will assess how the SAGE program and iMatr impact older adults. Participation is expected to enhance wellbeing, tech proficiency, civic engagement, and enable older adults’ advocacy. By reducing isolation and fostering inclusion, SAGE empowers older adults to stay active in society.
Non-MIRA Investigators
Irina Ghilic (MDTRC),
Brendan Stanley (MDTRC),
Clifton Van Der Linden, Faculty of Social Sciences
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