Our cross-faculty research is transforming both the science and the experience of aging. Learn how our leading-edge research is helping seniors achieve greater mobility, better health and increased social connection.
Paula Gardner reflects on her interdisciplinary work in developing interactive technology to help keep older adults moving and engaged.
Three national research groups and a leading biotechnology company are teaming together to discover the frailty biomarkers that may shed light on why some people become frail, how to determine the severity of frailty and what can be done to help avoid the condition.
Ressam Gardens, a new seniors' residence in Hamilton, is designed to improve the quality of life of its residents, who are living with dementia and Alzheimer's.The facility will also be space where partners, including the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA), can develop and test advanced smart systems that may positively impact this population.