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Testing new technology to help older adults age at home
When 72-year-old Hamilton resident Shirley was asked if she’d be interested in participating in a research study that aims to...
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Seniors DANCE program waltzes across Canada
Throughout her retirement, Joanne Weeks always stayed active and attended weekly fitness classes. But when the pandemic hit, the classes...
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Preventing fractures for an aging population
Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. They not only diminish the quality...
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Pre-surgery program for better post-surgery results
It’s well-known that the healthier a person is before surgery, the more likely they are to have a positive outcome. Our researchers are applying that same concept through the Fit Joints study and are exploring whether participation in a pre-surgery program, which includes exercise, nutrition, medication review and goal setting, can help patients undergoing hip and knee replacements recover better...
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