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.

A woman smiling during a workshop

Sanford Center for Aging plays a role in diabetes prevention and management

Free programs support you wherever you are in your journey, including the Diabetes Prevention Program, Diabetes Self-Management Program and the Pharmacist Medication Assessment Program. Learn more to access the program best suited for you.

Learn about the free programs Sanford Center offers

Join us for these events

Jun 03
Sanford Center for Aging Diabetes Self-Management 02:00 PM Community Outreach
Jun 05
Annual OLLI Membership Meeting at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 10:00 AM Community Outreach
Jun 22
Sanford Center for Aging Diabetes Prevention Program 01:00 PM Community Outreach

Sanford Center for Aging News

Peter Reed with the provost holding a certificate. Honor the Best signage is on the wall behind them.

Campus Committees foster a shared direction for the University

Peter Reed served on 57 committees during 13 years at the University

A group of older adults with walking sticks standing in front of an inflatable dragon.

Why older adults are going back to school

The journey continues as OLLI’s new term starts July 1

Flowers at the School of Medicine campus.

Becoming a caregiver for an older adult

Sanford Center for Aging discusses caregiving resources and valuable tips