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Senior grandfather and young granddaughter sledding and smiling on a winter day.
Article from McMaster Optimal Aging

Emotional closeness between grandparents and grandchildren

Nov 17, 2021

Sometimes a unique bond develops between grandparents and their grandchildren. But what factors can influence this emotional closeness, and what impact can it have on grandparents and grandchildren?

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Competitive sports can be healthy at all ages

Nov 3, 2021

Competitive sports can be done at all ages. But what is known about the factors influencing older athletes to take part in competitive sports?

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Learn a new language to train your brain and more

Oct 19, 2021

There is no age to learn a new language. Learn about the benefits of learning a new language on the quality of life and cognitive abilities in healthy older adults.

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Older adult couple ballroom dancing in their backyard.
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“Dancing” our way to fewer falls and better physical function?

May 13, 2021

Are you looking for fall prevention strategies that can help keep you on your feet? Research shows that dance-based mind-motor activities may help you with these efforts.

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Close-up of caregiver and an elderly patient holding hands.
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End-of-life doulas: Providing care and comfort to the dying and their loved ones

Apr 7, 2021

We have been witnessing the emergence of a new profession related to end-of-life care: the end-of-life doulas (sometimes referred as "death doulas"). End-of-life doulas offer continuous support and comfort to people at the end of life and their families.

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Older adult female checking her blood sugar at home using a monitoring device.
Article from McMaster Optimal Aging

5 research-based ways to support those living with type 2 diabetes

Jun 23, 2020

Are you looking for strategies to add to your diabetes management plan? Consider these 5 research-based techniques.

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