McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
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.
What is a good death?
We sometimes hear people wishing for a “good” death. But what does it mean exactly?
5 health conditions that can benefit from exercise
Research highlights the positive effects of exercise for people living with different health conditions.
“Sweet dreams are made of these?” 3 strategies that aim to improve sleep
Sleep and sleep quality play an important role in keeping us healthy. There are multiple strategies that aim to help us sleep longer or better; research sheds light on which ones are effective and which ones we may want to pass on.
Social isolation and loneliness among older adults experiencing hearing loss
It is estimated that one in four people could have hearing problems by 2050. What is known about the link between hearing loss and social isolation/loneliness among older adults?