McMaster Optimal Aging Portal @Mac_AgingNews
When news about aging hits the headlines, @Mac_AgingNews brings you the best available related research evidence from the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal mcmasteroptimalaging.org Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Joined April 2014-
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The benefits of #walking aren’t just physical. Walking also positively impacts mental health. Regular walks outdoors expose us to natural light and fresh air, boosting mood and reducing stress bit.ly/3PYJjVF
Volunteering can reduce depression by increasing psychological well-being, sense of accomplishment and belonging, quality of life and self-esteem, among other things bit.ly/3IGhwCG #volunteering @TheAzleNews
Volunteering builds on the experience of older adults, breaks down social isolation, and provides a sense of accomplishment and belonging to the community. There are also positive benefits to health and quality of life! bit.ly/2AhT0Vb @TheAzleNews
According to studies, loneliness and social isolation can have far-reaching impacts on mental and physical health. In fact, the consequences of loneliness may surpass even smoking 15 cigarettes a day or living with obesity bit.ly/40RyxEF @TheAzleNews
NEWS: Combatting Loneliness in Older Adults ow.ly/3BtS50Remnl @TheAzleNews
Join @ninaahujamd on May 15 to learn more about common eye conditions, and how our eyes change as we age ow.ly/YtRN50Rcq95 @MIRAMcMaster @McMasterAlumni
Brisk #walking stimulates blood circulation, strengthens the heart, and lowers blood pressure. This gentle aerobic exercise improves cardiovascular health bit.ly/3PYJjVF
Regular #walking can alleviate stiffness in joints and muscles, promoting flexibility and mobility bit.ly/3PYJjVF
Your #OralHealth is essential to your overall health and should be prioritized as a part of your routine. Read more about ways to keep your teeth and gums healthy ow.ly/xWzX50R8kWp
New and emerging technologies allow older adults to interact with others, which improves their quality of life and breaks social isolation bit.ly/2Bz8jNw
Strategies to help battle loneliness and social isolation include: ▪️animal therapy ▪️cognitive–behavioural therapy (CBT) or psychotherapy ▪️social therapy ▪️exercise ▪️music therapy ▪️reminiscence therapy ▪️some combination of strategies bit.ly/3WEXVKm
If your physical condition allows it, join a walking group! This light to moderate-intensity activity offers good opportunities for social interaction and may improve your well-being bit.ly/3qfCbWB
Participating in lifelong learning activities has been shown to improve psychosocial outcomes, self‐esteem, self‐efficacy, a sense of purpose and hope, competences, and social integration bit.ly/2DLnAvA
Community hubs like public libraries offer the opportunity for older adults to be socially active, and to develop or build meaningful relationships with people nearby bit.ly/2rq4qoa
Loneliness and social isolation are major risks to optimal health and are linked to depression, cognitive decline and decreased mobility. Read our resources for evidence-based insights and tips bit.ly/2ELif4T
NEWS: The Loneliness Epidemic: Helping Seniors Stay Connected ow.ly/j2Tk50Rcw7y
For good oral hygiene, @CdnDentalAssoc recommends that you: ▪️ Brush your teeth for 2-3 minutes 2x a day ▪️ Floss at least once a day ▪️ Use a mouthwash or rinse once a day bit.ly/3JDnGW3 #OralHealth
#Walking offers several benefits – it can help improve heart health, aid in stroke recovery, reduce pain and improve physical function bit.ly/3PYJjVF
#Parkinsons and falls prevention: What works? bit.ly/43YivKS #FallPrevention
Join ophthalmologist @ninaahujamd for this webinar about the most common and significant eye conditions affecting older adults, including an overview of cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy ow.ly/tapy50Rcq14 @McMasterAlumni
Geras Centre for Agin.. @GERAScentre
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National Institute on.. @NIAgeing
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MIRA McMaster @MIRAMcMaster
3K Followers 2K Following The official Twitter account for the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging | #AgingReimagined
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Schlegel-UW Research .. @SchlegelUW_RIA
4K Followers 943 Following The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education & practice.
Gilbrea Centre @GilbreaCentre
3K Followers 1K Following The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging | McMaster University | Hamilton, ON | Aiming to improve the lives of older adults through research, teaching & outreach
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Canadian Longitudinal.. @clsa_elcv
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463 Followers 353 Following A multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing on the relationship between physical activity and the aging process.
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Journal of Global Age.. @JnlGlobalAgeing
528 Followers 568 Following A transdisciplinary journal committed to advancing our understanding of the global processes of ageing
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Geras Centre for Agin.. @GERAScentre
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André Picard @picardonhealth
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Ian Kremer @LEAD_Coalition
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National Institute on.. @NIAgeing
6K Followers 2K Following Think tank at @torontomet developing health care, financial security and social well-being policy solutions for Canada’s ageing population. Home of @NSS_Now.
AGE-WELL NCE Inc. @AGEWELL_NCE
7K Followers 3K Following AGE-WELL is Canada's Technology and Aging Network. We are driving innovation and developing technologies and services to support older adults and caregivers.
CIHR @CIHR_IRSC
74K Followers 2K Following Canadian Institutes of Health Research | En français : @IRSC_CIHR | Terms and Conditions: https://t.co/2PrBPlyZwo
MIRA McMaster @MIRAMcMaster
3K Followers 2K Following The official Twitter account for the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging | #AgingReimagined
McMaster University @McMasterU
85K Followers 397 Following News and updates from McMaster University.
Stuart Phillips (he/h.. @mackinprof
54K Followers 5K Following Dad, Husband, Distinguished Univ Professor, tier 1 @CRC_CRC, @McMasterU; opinions mine. Scholar: https://t.co/9FZmrkltUw. Linktree: https://t.co/6w6NWx9M6p
UN Decade of Healthy .. @UNDecadeAgeing
5K Followers 686 Following Official account. 10 years of concerted, catalytic, sustained collaboration towards a 🌎🌍🌏 where all people can live long & healthy lives. #AddingLifeToYears
Schlegel-UW Research .. @SchlegelUW_RIA
4K Followers 943 Following The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) enhances the quality of life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education & practice.
Gilbrea Centre @GilbreaCentre
3K Followers 1K Following The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging | McMaster University | Hamilton, ON | Aiming to improve the lives of older adults through research, teaching & outreach
Canada's CPHO @CPHO_Canada
300K Followers 178 Following Official account of Canada's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Theresa Tam. Terms of use: https://t.co/uljQ8rG6es Français: @ACSP_Canada
Active Aging Canada @ActiveAgingCda
1K Followers 720 Following Older Canadians Leading Active Lifestyles #ActiveAging
Health Canada and PHA.. @GovCanHealth
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McMaster Health Scien.. @machealthsci
13K Followers 2K Following Official Twitter account of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
Canadian Longitudinal.. @clsa_elcv
4K Followers 2K Following Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging/l'Étude longitudinale canadienne sur le vieillissement. Long-term, national research platform following 50,000 participants
Brenda V. @BrendaVrkljan
1K Followers 901 Following Director & Professor, Integrated Humanities & Rehabilitation Undergraduate Program @McMasterU, @CJOT_RCE Editor-in-Chief, Scientific Co-lead @MacCollabAging
CFN @CFN_NCE
3K Followers 1K Following Improving care for older adults living with frailty. Canadian Frailty Network, an NCE funded not-for-profit.
Sinai/UHN Healthy Age.. @SinaiGeriatrics
3K Followers 749 Following The @SinaiHealth/@UHN Healthy Ageing and Geriatrics Program provides care for older adults, teaches geriatric learners and evaluates models of care.
@urbanageing @urbanageing
684 Followers 924 Following Lectoraat Urban Ageing @dehaagse Welzijn Zorg Wonen Energiearmoede Participatie Koopkracht Beeldvorming. Chair of Urban Ageing The Hague NL age-friendly city
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542 Followers 830 Following Surgeon, award-winning medical educator, and emotional intelligence coach helping medical trainees, healthcare professionals and faculty excel as leaders
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Aging in the Right Pl.. @airp_vabe
655 Followers 619 Following Aging in the Right Place (AIRP): Building Capacity for Promising Practices that Support Older People Experiencing Homelessness in Montreal, Calgary, & Vancouver
Journal of Aging and .. @JAPAjournal
463 Followers 353 Following A multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishing on the relationship between physical activity and the aging process.
MoodDisorders Canada @MoodDisordersCa
22K Followers 8K Following Promoting mental health via advocacy, education, & support. #MakeChangeHappen https://t.co/yzxsO4ry7s
CMHA Ontario @CMHAOntario
29K Followers 1K Following We promote mental health awareness, stop stigma and are committed to improving the lives of those living with mental illness. RTs/likes/follows ≠ endorsements
Journal of Global Age.. @JnlGlobalAgeing
528 Followers 568 Following A transdisciplinary journal committed to advancing our understanding of the global processes of ageing
Johns Hopkins Geriatr.. @JHGeriatrics
3K Followers 3K Following We are a vibrant, inclusive community renowned for clinical excellence, superb education & cutting-edge research serving #OlderAdults. #ThisIsGeriatrics
Canadian Coalition fo.. @CCSMH
2K Followers 1K Following We promote the mental health of older adults' by connecting people, ideas and resources. Aidez-nous à promouvoir la santé mentale des personnes aînées.
McMaster Collaborativ.. @MacCollabAging
449 Followers 352 Following Working together to improve the health and well-being of older Canadians by advancing patient-oriented health research on aging
MDTRC @MacDTRC
116 Followers 441 Following McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre (MDTRC) is a multidisciplinary research organization bringing together top researchers from @McMasterU & beyond.
School of Rehabilitat.. @SRSMcMasterU
984 Followers 308 Following Committed to excellence in research and education.
Yongjie Yon @GeroNews
1K Followers 916 Following Technical Officer on #Ageing @WHO_Europe | Gerontologist, Researcher, Policy Analyst, Advocate for the Rights of Older Persons | Personal views/opinions
UBC IDEA Lab @UBC_IDEALab
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Alberta Council on Ag.. @ACAging
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ORCA @ORCAretirement
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Patients Canada @PatientsCanada
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UM Centre on Aging @UM_coaging
644 Followers 149 Following The Centre on Aging, University of Manitoba, was established on July 1, 1982, with a mandate to serve as a focal point for the conduct of research on aging.
Parkinson Canada @ParkinsonCanada
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Alzheimer Society of .. @AlzheimerMB
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Diana Sherifali @DianaSherifali
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Alzheimer Calgary @alzcalgary
2K Followers 2K Following It doesn’t matter where you are in your journey. It is never too early or too late to reach out.
Ontario Accessibility @ONAccessibility
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Alzheimer Society WW @alzsocww
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Peel Council on Aging @AgingPeel
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233 Followers 239 Following An interdisciplinary research cluster aimed at investigating and developing solutions to help older adults age in place. Funded by @UBCO_Research.
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National Pain Centre @mcmasternpc
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Live Active @LiveActiveYEG
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Rebecca Ganann @RebeccaGanann
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McMaster School of Nu.. @macnursing
3K Followers 800 Following Official Twitter account of the School of Nursing (SON) at McMaster University.
Parks and Recreation .. @PROntario
5K Followers 1K Following Parks and Recreation Ontario promotes healthy people, vibrant communities and sustainable environments through parks and recreation.
H. Olivia Hamilton @HelenOliviaH
24 Followers 44 Following Research Associate @HarvardHBS | Research Analyst @NATOCanada
Why digging in the dirt is good for you #agingreimagined @Mac_AgingNews @MIRAMcMaster thespec.com/life/health-we… via @TheSpec
Looking forward to presenting this public information webinar @Mac_AgingNews “Vision as We Age: Understanding Common Eye Conditions.” To learn more and to register: zoom.us/webinar/regist…
Where can I find resources on #aging? Check out the @Mac_AgingNews or the #Senior Friendly Care Framework from @RGPToronto: rgptoronto.ca/resources/reso…
Want to learn about #stroke and other #aging topics? Check out the @Mac_AgingNews video blog! mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/vi…
Bottom lines: Older adults prefer to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Smart technologies can help them perform tasks independently, monitor their health, & alert caregivers, health professionals or emergency services when needed. 👇🏻
Smart technologies can help older adults perform tasks independently, monitor their health, and alert caregivers, health professionals or emergency services when needed bit.ly/3yFDxNl @WBEZ
Living with #dementia: Non-drug options for #pain management mcmasteroptimalaging.org/blog/detail/bl… by @Mac_AgingNews @McMasterU #Alzheimers #health
Chase away the winter blues! ❄️ @Mac_AgingNews shares five tips for seniors to lift spirits and embrace the coziness of the season. Check them out here: mcmasteroptimalaging.org/hitting-the-he…
February is #HeartMonth. You can protect, maintain, and help contribute to your overall heart health through exercise, diet, and other lifestyle decisions and changes. Read @Mac_AgingNews's latest blogs on heart disease ow.ly/4pCU50QxRRM
Today is the last day of #AlzheimerAwarenessMonth, but there is still more to learn. MIRA Member Anthony Levinson (@eLearningDoctor) of @MacPsychiatry, explains symptoms to be aware of in this @machealthsci video. Watch here: ow.ly/O3j250QwroZ
Did you know Alzheimer disease is the most common cause of dementia? Anthony Levinson (@eLearningDoctor), psychiatrist and professor @MacPsychiatry, explains what you need to know about Alzheimer disease. 👇@Mac_AgingNews #AlzheimerAwarenessMonth ow.ly/fGm050Qvwa9
Explore findings featured by @Mac_AgingNews, revealing a 60% increased #dementia risk for individuals who have high blood pressure compared to those who don't. Learn about the importance of blood vessel health here: mcmasteroptimalaging.org/e-learning/dem… #Alzheimers
Tune in tonight - last chance to register! ow.ly/ulCI50QrAgu #MacThriveWeek @macokanagan @Mac_AgingNews
Tired of getting poor sleep? Join psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin to learn about different sleep management strategies like good ‘sleep hygiene’, cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia, and other helpful resources! ow.ly/ulCI50QrAgu
Falls are responsible for many injury-related hospitalizations amongst older adults each year, and this risk compounds in winter weather. These evidence-based tips from @Mac_AgingNews can help you stay balanced in ice and snow. ow.ly/Vx4A50QsJke
Don't sleep on this upcoming webinar with geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin of @MacPsychCPD — an important overview of both the causes and effects of poor sleep.
Join geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin for this webinar which will provide an overview of both the causes and effects of poor sleep, exploring disorders and medications associated with sleep disturbance ow.ly/77Yl50QpVCw
It's a frigidly cold Blue Monday morning—a time when lack of sunlight & poor weather can contribute to feelings of isolation & lethargy, especially for older adults. Check out @Mac_AgingNews for evidence-based tips on thriving through this period. ow.ly/Z8cS50QqVUN
January is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth in Canada. For the latest evidence and information on Alzheimer’s and dementia, check out this e-learning lesson from @Mac_AgingNews to learn about the steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting #dementia ow.ly/NqRj50Qobqk
Dr. Anthony Levinson on dementia prevention: - Up to 40% of dementias may be preventable - Exercise! what's good for the ❤️ is good for the 🧠 - Managing medical conditions like diabetes, ⬆️blood pressure, obesity can protect the brain - And, don't smoke 🚭
Join our friends @Mac_AgingNews for Sleep Disorders & Insomnia: Understanding and Managing These As We Age. Jan. 24 at 7:00pm ET. Register now: bit.ly/3ROPjQM
January is #AlzheimerAwarenessMonth, supporting the more than half million people living with dementia in Canada. @Mac_AgingNews offers a weekly email series with accesible & actionable tips to reducing risk of #dementia. Learn more here: ow.ly/uwzU50Ql79j cc: @AlzCanada
Welcome back to a new, exciting year supporting aging research & older adults with the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging. The @Mac_AgingNews overviews how a fresh start can invigorate personal goals, supporting our individual efforts to age well. ow.ly/P0my50Ql67j
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