McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
3 evidence-based strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation
You do not have to go it alone! From exercise to reminiscence therapy, research illustrates there are various strategies that help to reduce loneliness and social isolation.
Exercising at home: Can digital technologies help?
Get your move on at home with the help of digital technology! Research shows benefits for physical function.
3 evidence-based strategies for those living with dementia and their caregivers
Living with dementia or caring for someone who is? Research highlights 3 more strategies for improving cognitive or psychological health.
Forging strong intergenerational bonds
Learn about non-family intergenerational interventions and their impact on the social and mental well-being of young people and the elderly.
Coping strategies for memory loss
Older adults, whether cognitively impaired or not, use three types of strategies to cope with memory loss: external, internal and behavioural strategies.
Strategies to help battle loneliness and social isolation in our golden years
Lean on me? Research brings attention to potential strategies for reducing loneliness and social isolation in older adults living in the community and long-term care settings.