CEAL promotes the opportunity for long healthy lives with purpose, meaning and equity, adopting a holistic outlook on longevity, extending the number of years (lifespan) and overall quality of life (healthspan). Longevity initiatives are centered on fostering vitality, equitable opportunity, resilience, and well-being.
Age-Friendly Initiatives
As an Age-Friendly University, SDSU aligns with a global network of higher education institutions dedicated to championing age-friendly policies and programs. Our commitment spans education, innovation, career pathways and internships, research, and an inclusive approach to promoting health and aging across the lifespan. From accessible infrastructure to community engagement programs, we build supportive ecosystems where individuals can age with dignity and autonomy. This includes developing Age-Friendly Communities in collaboration with local, state, and national stakeholders.
CEAL creates comprehensive training programs, career advancement opportunities, and strategic partnerships to address the challenges posed by a diverse and aging population. Collaborating with government, business, and community stakeholders, CEAL is developing sustainable solutions in policy, program, and practice. These efforts include recognizing family caregivers as integral parts of the caregiving infrastructure, understanding peer support is crucial in fostering emotional well-being and resilience, and providing training that meets the competencies and capacities necessary for providing quality care.
Recognizing the rapid evolution of aging research driven by demographic shifts and a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding aging populations, CEAL established the Regional Aging Research Network (RARN). RARN is co-chaired by faculty members from SDSU and UCSD, along with the CEO of a local community- based organization, to ensure its activities are community-driven and meet the current and emerging needs of communities.
