A new 224-bed long-term care home at Trent University will do more than expand housing for seniors in Peterborough – it will create a hub for research, innovation and student learning that helps drive Ontario’s life sciences workforce. The project will provide urgently needed care while positioning students at the centre of efforts to improve health outcomes for older adults.
The LTC home will provide more than 90 student placements each year across programs including Nursing, Social Work, Kinesiology, Business Administration, and Sustainable Agriculture. These placements give students experience working with older adults, helping them develop practical skills and direct experience supporting seniors, and prepare graduates to meet growing demand for health and life sciences talent across Ontario.
Faculty from the Trent Centre for Aging and Society and other experts in aging will work with residents and staff to explore and test new approaches to elder care, ensuring research informs practical improvements in quality of life. Located at Trent University (a designated Age-Friendly University), the new LTC project will also encourage residents to participate in campus life, fostering intergenerational connections that benefit both students and the broader community.
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