Testing new technology to help older adults age at home
When 72-year-old Hamilton resident Shirley was asked if she’d be interested in participating in a research study that aims to...
Seniors DANCE program waltzes across Canada
Throughout her retirement, Joanne Weeks always stayed active and attended weekly fitness classes. But when the pandemic hit, the classes...
Preventing fractures for an aging population
Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. They not only diminish the quality...
Pre-surgery program for better post-surgery results
It’s well-known that the healthier a person is before surgery, the more likely they are to have a positive outcome. Our researchers are applying that same concept through the Fit Joints study and are exploring whether participation in a pre-surgery program, which includes exercise, nutrition, medication review and goal setting, can help patients undergoing hip and knee replacements recover better...