Blog Posts

September 21st is World Alzheimer's Day. Early diagnosis is considered important for many reasons. Find out what the evidence says.

Attention caregivers: read these tips about taking care of YOU. It's worth the reminder: self-care is not selfish!

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian men. Read our evidence-based resources on this topic.

Research studies on the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal provide encouraging evidence to support the health benefits of music therapy.

Many people feel lonely and lose social connections as they age. Mounting evidence continues to confirm that loneliness is a major risk to healthy aging.

Get connected to support healthy aging. Read our resources about health information technology below.

It's common to feel overwhelmed by all the healthy eating advice out there. Read our evidence-based resources about seniors and nutrition.

Sex is a fundamental part of humanity at any age. Read our resources about sexual health for older adults.

Many older adults suffer from chronic pain. Read our evidence-based resources about pain management.

Get moving this summer. Check out our exercise ideas for seniors.

New cancer statistics show that our aging population will influence an increase in cancer diagnoses among Canadians 50 years and older. How to reduce your risk:

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The problem of elder abuse should be a concern to us all, yet we often fail to recognize the symptoms.

Men's health: Research suggests that men tend to put less focus on their own health and wellbeing than women. The key to optimal aging, is to take an active role in your health.

June is Stroke Awareness Month. The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal features evidence-based resources about stroke symptoms, treatment and recovery.

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal provides evidence-based health information to support Canada's aging population.

May is Vision Health Month. The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal provides evidence-based resources about eye health for older adults.

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal provides evidence-based insights on healthy aging including tips to remain in your home and live independently for as long as possible.

Many people come to the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal for resources to support caregivers. Read our evidence based resources on caregiving.

What are your end-life-wishes? If you do not have an advance care plan in place, perhaps it’s time to start the conversation?

The quality of oral health among seniors indicates we need to ‘brush up’ on mouth care. Find out more about the oral health risk factors associated with aging.