University mission
The CSSS Cavendish is one of six CSSS in Québec with the status of Centre affilié universitaire (CAU). The university mission of the CSSS Cavendish is in the field of social gerontology. It is the Centre for Research and Expertise in Social Gerontology that carries out the mission.
The CSSS Cavendish is affiliated with Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM), McGill University and Université de Montréal.
Social gerontology: an enlarged vision of aging
Social gerontology addresses the social dimensions of the aging of individuals. It focuses on the many ways of aging and on the rich diversity of seniors. The aim is to ensure that seniors take their rightful place in society without any form of exclusion that is linked to their age or condition.
Here are the four aspects of the CSSS Cavendish university mission in social gerontology:
www.creges.ca
The CSSS Cavendish obtained its accreditation!
CSSS Cavendish obtained its accreditation with condition from Agrément Canada and the Conseil québécois d'agrément. Click here to read the Accreditation Report (in French).
Please note that the report is currently in translation and will be available in English soon.