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The official Twitter account for the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging and the Labarge Centre for Mobility in Aging | #AgingReimagined

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Don't sleep on this upcoming webinar with geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Sophiya Benjamin of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences CPD @ Mac — an important overview of both the causes and effects of poor sleep.

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Join us for a 'Snacks & Science' session for presentations on research on social & community connections including a new study coming soon to Dixon Hall. A social event and snacks will follow the talk. To register: ow.ly/GhfB50QrSFS

Join us for a 'Snacks & Science' session for presentations on research on social & community connections including a new study coming soon to @dixon_hall. A social event and snacks will follow the talk. To register: ow.ly/GhfB50QrSFS
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The deadline for the MIRA Graduate Scholarship is Monday, January 22 (in one week!) Please consider sharing or applying for these Master’s & PhD level scholarships supporting interdisciplinary aging research.

For more information: ow.ly/a36w50QqWL4

The deadline for the MIRA Graduate Scholarship is Monday, January 22 (in one week!) Please consider sharing or applying for these Master’s & PhD level scholarships supporting interdisciplinary aging research. For more information: ow.ly/a36w50QqWL4
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It's a frigidly cold Blue Monday morning—a time when lack of sunlight & poor weather can contribute to feelings of isolation & lethargy, especially for older adults. Check out McMaster Optimal Aging Portal for evidence-based tips on thriving through this period.

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Don't miss this webinar (tomorrow at noon) with Helen Ries, a 10-year caregiver for her brother Paul and co-founder of Siblings Canada & Donna Thomson, on the vital role siblings play in caregiving.

Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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Congratulations to MIRA 2022 Postdoctoral Fellow Alexandra Mayhew, PhD (She/her) & Scientific Director parminder raina, awarded the British Geriatrics Society Dhole-Eddlestone Memorial Prize for most deserving medical research exploring the needs of aging adults in Age_and_Ageing.

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Evidence-based support from MIRA member Stuart Phillips (he/him) to The Conversation Canada on the benefits of resistance training, especially as we age.

🏋️ RT 'works about as well as aerobic exercise in all the critical areas, including cardiovascular health.'

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“As we get older, the chance of returning to the life we once had if we are hospitalized for a serious infection like COVID becomes increasingly slim,” says MIRA member Dawn Bowdish to

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We are excited for this upcoming webinar on data linkage, featuring 2019 MIRA Post-doc Sophie Hogeveen, PhD, presenting with MIRA member Andrew Costa. See you there on January 17 at noon!

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The YMCA Ham/Burl/Brant Seniors Active LIving Fair is this Wednesday from 10AM-2PM, featuring presentations by MIRA members Dr. Patrica Hewston (@p_hewston) & Dr. Anthony Levinson (@eLearningDoctor), demonstrations & information on topics related to aging.
For more: ow.ly/v5AU50QoVOC

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January is , supporting the more than half million people living with dementia in Canada.

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal offers a weekly email series with accesible & actionable tips to reducing risk of . Learn more here: ow.ly/uwzU50Ql79j

cc: Alzheimer Society of Canada

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Welcome back to a new, exciting year supporting aging research & older adults with the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging.

The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal overviews how a fresh start can invigorate personal goals, supporting our individual efforts to age well.

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All of us at the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging wish you and yours a happy holiday break.

We will be returning to work January 3, 2024. Happy holidays and a safe and joyful new year!

All of us at the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging wish you and yours a happy holiday break. We will be returning to work January 3, 2024. Happy holidays and a safe and joyful new year!
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‼️ We have identified a technical glitch with the macPAGE platform that is preventing students from seeing their progress & completion. We will be implementing a series of patches to remedy the issue, expected to be completed by January 15th.
We apologize for any inconvenience!

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Key Takeaway #1: can make important contributions to improve health interventions, community programming & activities through their lived experience & community connections.

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