Community Resources

Resources from the mcmaster community

McMaster Optimal Aging Portal 

• The McMaster Optimal Aging Portal offers reliable and valuable healthy aging information for Canadians through an online platform.

Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative

• The Labarge Optimal Aging Initiative aims to keep older adults healthy and active for as long as possible by funding research focused broadly on mobility and developing a resource of information for aging Canadians with the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal.

McMaster Toolkit on Working with Older Adults

• The McMaster Toolkit for Working with Older Adults is a program grounded in evidence and research, and consists of an online course, a video case study, and other resources to help improve attitudes and communication skills essential for the care of older adults

Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

• The CLSA is a large, national, long-term study that will follow approximately 50,000 individuals who are between the ages of 45 and 85 when recruited, for at least 20 years. 

Other Resources for Older Adults

Hamilton Council on Aging 

Burlington Active Aging Plan  

Canada 55+ Games 

Ontario Senior Games Association 

Ontario Senior of the Year Award 

Funding and Grants for Seniors’ Organizations

Government of Canada: Information for Seniors​​​