The EMBOLDEN program will bring together older adults who live in neighbourhoods that are experiencing health inequities for weekly interactive group sessions which will include physical activity, healthy eating, support with system navigation and an opportunity to socialize.
A McMaster University study has found that adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at increased risk of worsening mobility and physical function, even in the absence of hospitalization for the virus.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far worse, according to new McMaster research.
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