Program duration: 2021-2028
Recent research shows that, if given the choice, nearly all older Canadians would prefer to age in place within their own homes and communities. The Aging in Place Challenge program aims to support this choice through technology and innovation.
The program's objectives focus on improving the quality of life of older adults and their personal caregivers through innovation for safe and healthy aging in support of a sustainable model for long-term care that shifts the focus toward preventive home and community-based care.
The aim is to offer alternatives to nursing home care and empower older adults to age in their homes and communities. Since its launch in 2021, the program has supported several funded collaborative R&D projects and initiatives, and continues to do so.
About the program
The Aging in Place Challenge program harnesses the expertise and capabilities of several of the NRC's research centres to develop and support technologies and innovations to help increase the number of older Canadians who can continue living in their homes and communities.
Areas of focus
The NRC works with Canadian and international partners from communities, industry, academia, health and social care organizations, government and other interested parties to conduct research with the greatest impact and aligned with the program's areas of focus:
Getting involved
For experts by experience
If you are an older adult or caregiver and would be interested in becoming an expert by experience for the Aging in Place Challenge program, let us know. There will be a number of opportunities for you to get involved and provide your thoughts and opinions.
If you would like to be involved, complete the short intake form to provide us with some information about yourself to help us learn more about you and how you would like to be involved.
Consult the Aging in Place Challenge program's experts by experience Q&As.
Submit your interest to become an expert by experience for the Aging in Place Challenge program.
For collaborators
Researchers and other collaborators from academic institutions, industry, not-for-profits, the private sector as well as Indigenous governments and organizations are welcome to express their interest in connecting with the Aging in Place Challenge program.
While the program does not currently have open calls for proposals or funding opportunities, we remain interested in connecting with organizations and individuals whose work aligns with the program’s areas of focus.
If you would like to introduce your organization or explore potential collaboration opportunities, please contact us at NRC.AgingInPlace-VieillirChezSoi.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Follow the NRC on social media for updates using #NRCChallengeAgingInPlace.
News
- Aging in Place Challenge program funding opportunity: healthy aging community living labs
- Expanding Canadian Investment in Aging in Place Technologies
- Challenge accepted: How to support older adults aging in place through a more sustainable long‑term care model
- Canada-Japan 3+2 collaborative call for proposals on AI-based solutions for well-being, better living environments and social connection for aging populations
- Case study report on Aging in Place Challenge program (Decade of Health Aging site)
Related links
- Challenge programs
- Grant and contribution funding for collaborators
- Projects funded under the Aging in Place Challenge program and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Aging joint call for proposals
- Funded collaborative R&D projects
- Technology to support aging in place: key messages for policymakers and funders (article published in Frontiers in Psychology)
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Contact us
If you are interested in collaborating, making investments in this area, attending a workshop or an engagement activity, or if you have any questions, please contact:
Patricia Debergue
Program Director
Aging in Place Challenge Program
Email: NRC.AgingInPlace-VieillirChezSoi.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Media Relations
National Research Council of Canada
Email: media@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca