Aging-in-place has a long list of benefits including independence, comfort, financial savings, community engagement, emotional well-being and social connections, familiarity, and personalized care.

At HAWIC, we understand it takes a village to enable an older adult the ability to age-in-place in their own home with access to the necessary and integral support systems. Beyond the traditional in-home supports required, HAWIC is also interested in out-of-the-box and creative solutions for aging-in-place to improve the quality of life of our aging population.

Through the integration of age-friendly social, recreational, and intergenerational opportunities, older adults can thrive within their community.

At HAWIC, we are interested in conducting research and providing programs that promote community engagement, strengthen existing relationships, and offer opportunities for new socio-emotional connections that are age-friendly and promote well-being. Through the integration of age-friendly social, recreational, and intergenerational opportunities, older adults can thrive within their community.

Thoughtful consideration for the care and services of older adults can make all the difference in their quality of life.

At HAWIC, we believe older adults should have access to the healthcare and services they require for optimal well-being, while considering their personal, cultural, environmental and diverse needs. Innovative and creative solutions for providing care and services to older adults are welcome.

The use of technology can support older adults in practical and meaningful ways, while also contributing to their ability to remain independent and promote community engagement.

At HAWIC, we are interested in innovative technology-based solutions to assist older adults in the ability to experience healthy aging. Our considerations of technology-based solutions are broad and may include assistive devices, home modifications, virtual and digital environments, online platforms, mobile applications, among others. The use of technology can support older adults in practical and meaningful ways, while also contributing to their ability to remain independent and promote community engagement.

Remaining current in the latest research topics and trends is important to our students, the future leaders in innovative solutions for our aging population.

At HAWIC, we support knowledge mobilization and information sharing by integrating research findings into academia, communicating with stakeholders and community partners, strengthening our networks, attending aging-research related events, and presenting at conferences. Staying current in the latest research topics and trends is important to our students, the future leaders in innovative solutions for aging population