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 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

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Sanford Center for Aging News

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Explaining Medicare for those 65 and older

Health insurance considerations from the Sanford Center for Aging

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

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Why older adults are going back to school

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