BC Network for Aging Research.
he BC Network for Aging Research is a unique framework for bringing together researchers from different disciplines, research streams, academic institutions, community based organizations and health regions. It is our goal to provide opportunities for these researchers to collaborate in generating innovative aging research. BCNAR will facilitate the development of new aging research proposals by providing access to shared resources, support and infrastructure to increase capacity and leverage funding for aging research in BC.
BCNAR has four dynamic themes that address the current needs and challenges of aging research in the province:
- Embracing Frontiers: support innovative discovery that leads to improved quality of life for older adults
- Bridging: build and strengthen collaboration and idea generation between organizations that share a mutual interest in aging research
- Knowledge Exchange: foster knowledge translation and dissemination in the service of research capacity building and utilization
- Mentoring: facilitate the development of researchers from multiple backgrounds to build provincial capacity in aging research
Within each of these themes, the Network focuses on six research areas:
- Facilitating Daily Living
- Prevention
- Seniors’ Mental Health
- Health Service Utilization
- Balancing Risk
- Understanding Resilience
The Network welcomes the participation of researchers from basic biology, health sciences, clinical practice, the social sciences and humanities, law, business administration and social policy and practice.
