On February 8, The Brenda Strafford Foundation was pleased to partner with West Campus Development Trust to participate in The Importance of Home, Community and Care as We Age, a panel event hosted at the Kerby Centre.
The lively and interactive talk drew a large crowd to explore the concepts, challenges and fresh approaches needed for us to age well. The topic was tackled by experts from all angles, including:
- How to support the safety, comfort, dignity and a quality of life for older adults in communities
- Rethinking homes, communities and healthcare for all as we age
- Solutions for keeping active and independent in our own spaces as we age
The Brenda Strafford Foundation's President and CEO, Mike Conroy, joined other panelists from West Campus Development Trust, University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services and the Kerby Centre to discuss questions from attendees and virtual viewers that centered on the importance that our environments have on our quality of life as we age. The expert panelists included:
- John Brown, PhD – Interim Dean, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary
- Mike Conroy – President & CEO, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
- James Robertson – President & CEO, West Campus Development Trust
- MaryJane Shankel, MD – Care of Elderly Physician, AHS – Calgary Zone
- Luanne Whitmarsh – CEO, Kerby Centre
The talk explored the needs people face as they are getting older — like the physical design of our homes, the need for senior-oriented flexibility in them, and the quality of healthcare at home for aging populations.
Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or an empty nester, it’s important to remember that accessibility is universal. A community designed for seniors is a community designed for everyone, and alongside seniors, we all benefit from a community filled with diverse perspectives and abilities.
The topic of aging-in-place is one that both University District and The Brenda Strafford Foundation champions. U/D are building a walkable neighbourhood, a well-connected environment, and adding community partners, like The Brenda Strafford Foundation, who will play a major role in the community with the recently announced seniors’ residence Cambridge Manor.
Source: courtesy of University District
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