McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
May is Hypertension Awareness Month: What you need to know
May is Hypertension Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to take stock of one of the most common — and most preventable — health conditions affecting older adults.
Listen up: What older adults should know about speech and hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common — and most overlooked — changes that comes with aging. In fact, about one in three adults over 65 lives with some degree of hearing loss. Yet many people wait years before seeking help, often because the changes happen so gradually they go unnoticed.
Listen up: What older adults should know about speech and hearing
Hearing loss is one of the most common — and most overlooked — changes that comes with aging. In fact, about one in three adults over 65 lives with some degree of hearing loss. Yet many people wait years before seeking help, often because the changes happen so gradually they go unnoticed.
Lyme disease and West Nile virus: What you should know this season
Ready to spend more time outdoors? Learn the basic facts of Lyme disease and West Nile virus, signs and symptoms...
Step into spring: The simple power of walking outdoors
You don’t need to make big changes to see benefits. Adding a daily walk to your routine is a simple, evidence-informed way to support your physical and mental health. This spring, consider making walking part of your day. Your body and mind will thank you.
Transitions in Later Life – Part 3: Social Entrepreneurship – turning experience into impact
Retirement can be the beginning of new projects and new role, and for some this might include “social entrepreneurship”—engaging in small ventures that address real community needs while promoting social participation, providing an outlet for creativity, and generating income.