The Implementing Research for Equity in Aging - IREA program

Yesterday, we were warmly hosted by our wonderful partners at the Indo-Canadian Women's Association for another inspiring STRONG program session!

Our doctoral trainee Sadaf has been leading weekly health education sessions designed to support older South Asians in Edmonton in learning about healthy living, movement, and well-being in a culturally safe and empowering space.

The STRONG program is a free 8-week health and wellness program—and we have 4 weeks left! It’s not too late to join 💚

🗓️ Wednesdays | 11AM–1PM
📍 Indo Canadian Women’s Association
📧 [email protected]
📞 780-490-0477

Join us and be part of this welcoming community focused on staying strong, healthy, and connected!

📣 We’re thrilled to share the launch of our new website and refreshed look at IREA Lab!
Our research centers the lived experiences of racialized and immigrant older adults, using community conversation and qualitative insights to advance health equity across aging.
🌐 Visit us at [irealab.ca] and explore our research, resources, and partnerships.

🎉 We wrapped up our Seniors Thriving, Reaching Out and Growing (STRONG) program this past Friday with an incredible workshop!
Community leaders, students, and investigators came together to co-conceptualize the STRONG program using intervention theory, and to explore the key ingredients that foster social connection and exercise for older adults.
💡 It was a day full of collaboration, ideas, and community spirit.