Welcome to Sanford Center for Aging

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life and well-being among elders through education, translational research and community outreach. We bring this mission to life through a variety of programs, services, educational coursework and clinical services, all designed to improve the quality of life for elders.

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Support for caregivers and care recipients starts here

With funding from Community Care Corps, Sanford Center for Aging will pilot an in-home volunteer companionship program supporting both caregivers and care recipients equally. Our goal is for caregivers to feel supported and more confident in their caregiving journey, as well as for care recipients to enjoy friendly visits. Learn how you can be involved as a client or a volunteer.

Learn about our caregiver support
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Sanford Center for Aging fall wellness workshops are open!

Free, evidence-based workshops include Fit & Strong, Diabetes Self-Management and so much more. Offered both in person around the community and online, there is something for everyone! 

Find a workshop and register

Join us for these events

Oct 08
Sanford Center for Aging Healthy Steps for Older Adults at Sparks Library 10:30 AM Training & Workshops
Oct 13
Sanford Center for Aging Powerful Tools for Caregivers 10:30 AM Training & Workshops
Nov 06
OLLI Craft Fair at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 10:00 AM Arts & Culture
Nov 13
OLLI Distinguished Speaker: Navigating Healthcare with Charles Yingling at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 09:30 AM Lectures & Seminars

Sanford Center for Aging News

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Free event provides balance assessments for 27 older adults

The Sanford Center for Aging hosted a free event as part of Falls Prevention Awareness Month

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Staying hydrated as we age

Many older adults are not drinking enough water

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Sanford Center for Aging to offer cancer programs to help people thrive

New workshop starting in 2027 will support those with cancer