McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
More than a ride: What paratransit means for older adults’ independence
Paratransit is more than transportation. For many older adults, it is a connection to healthcare services, relationships, essential services, and community life. Building better paratransit systems requires listening to users and measuring success through whether people travel with reliability, dignity, and control.
Don’t let the heat stop your stride: How to keep walking through August
August has a way of testing a good habit. You finally found your walking routine this spring, but when the humidity rolled in, your morning loop started to feel like a slog. If you've been tempted to hang up your walking shoes until the weather breaks, this one's for you. The goal isn't to push through the heat. It's to work with it so your walking habit survives the summer intact.
3 ways to support safer driving as we age
Paving the road to safer driving by protecting our senses, participating in driving training, and incorporating smart technologies.
The Mediterranean diet keeps making headlines. What does the evidence actually say?
The Mediterranean diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, and olive oil—frequently comes up in the headlines. It has a solid reputation, and rightfully so, but the Portal's evidence offers a more balanced view than the headlines suggest. Understanding this story is important before making significant changes to your diet.
Exercise following menopause: What works for bone health?
Minding the health of our bones! Research explores what types of exercise can improve bone density in women who’ve gone through menopause.
What self care really means as we age
July 24 is International Self-Care Day. The date carries a small piece of meaning: it points to the idea that self-care matters "24 hours a day, 7 days a week." In other words, caring for your health isn't something to save for a special occasion. It's built from everyday choices, made consistently over time.