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What are the features of the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal?

May 15, 2015, 12:02 PM

The Portal has content for both the general public and professionals.

Our content for the public includes:

  • Evidence Summaries: We summarize - in plain language - the key messages from recent high-quality research evidence.
  • Blog Posts:  Written by trusted experts to inform and inspire healthy aging, we use scientific evidence to provide credible insights on important topics and prevalent conditions related to the health and social aspects of aging.
  • Video Posts: Learn about a wide range of health-related topics from McMaster experts.
  • E-Learning: Stay healthy, active and engaged with our interactive lessons and resources.

In addition, you can subscribe to email alerts that contain links to newly prepared Blog Posts,  Video Posts, Evidence Summaries and E-Learning. You may also choose to register and gain full access to our Professional content including the ability to tailor your email alerts to receive newly identified research that is specific to topics of most interest to you. There is also the @Mac_AgingNews X (formerly Twitter) feed.

Additional content for Professionals: Ratings of and links to the best scientific evidence on clinical, public health, health policy and social policy questions.