The Sheridan Elder Research Centre creates innovative strategies that improve the quality of life for older adults and their families through applied research. Check out our current opportunities to participate in research below.
Current Research Opportunities
Learn Latin Dance or Taekwondo!
We are looking for participants, aged 60 and over, with no formal training in Latin Dance or Taekwondo, to take part in a 12 week physical arts program that explores the benefits of arts-based physical activity on health and well-being of older adults.
If you qualify and are interested in participating, please contact Lia Tsotsos
at lia.tsotsos@sheridanc.on.ca, or (905) 845-9430, ext. 2407.
For more information, click here.
IF YOU ARE:
- Over 70
- Recently discharged from a rehabilitation program
- Experiencing mobility changes that limit your daily activities
then please consider participating in SERC's new research study.
We are investigating the ways older adults learn to integrate new rehabilitation exercises and techniques into their daily lives to maintain their functional mobility.
If you qualify, or know someone who does, please contact Lia Tsotsos for more information
at: lia.tsotsos@sheridanc.on.ca, or (905) 845-9430, ext. 2407.
You are invited to participate in a free, 8 week Brain Training program!
For more information, click here.
The Sheridan Elder Research Centre is looking for older adults 65+ to test new recipes specifically developed for older adults in the community. Click here for more information.
Are you or an adult that you care for accessing recreational programming in your community?
If so, you are invited to participate in a project assessing the needs and interest of adults who take part in recreational programming. Your responses will help SERC advise its community partners about ways to improve the programming they offer. Thank you for your participation!
To participate, click here
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact:
Lia Tsotsos at lia.tsotsos@sheridanc.on.ca or call (905) 845-9430, ext. 2407.
SERC is conducting a needs assessment to determine the ways in which an online fitness website might best compel healthy, positive lifestyle changes in adults over the age of 50. We invite all adults, but especially those 50-70 years old, to complete this short survey and help us work towards the design of this website. At the end of the survey, you will have the option to enter your name in a draw for a free fitness DVD!
To participate, click here
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact:
Lia Tsotsos at lia.tsotsos@sheridanc.on.ca or call (905) 845-9430, ext. 2407.
Many individuals provide non-medical assistance for adults 65+ who may be their family members, friends or neighbours. We are conducting a needs assessment to determine the ways in which an Internet-based network might benefit both support providers and support recipients.
If you provide support for someone 65+ and are interested in participating in this survey, click here
If you have any questions about this survey, please contact:
Pat Spadafora at pat.spadafora@sheridanc.on.ca, or call (905) 845-9430, ext. 8615.