Resources
Improving the science of aging
MIRA maintains a set of resources that support aging research and assist our members, trainees and community members to improve the lives of older adults.
MIRA and Labarge Annual Reports
Our yearly overview, highlighting MIRA’s impact through research projects, member and trainee successes and community outreach endeavors.
A comprehensive examination of MIRA’s goals, strategic initiatives, and collaborations, illustrating our past achievements and guiding our future direction.
Snacks and Science at the MIRA | Dixon Hall Centre: Women and Stroke
Engaging older adults & service providers as research partners in the co-design of the EMBOLDEN study
2023 MIRA Funding Webinar
Aging Communities and Pandemic Lessons
One Topic Two Disciplines Webinar Series: Supporting Older Women in Ways that Work
Exercise: Powerful Medicine for Health and Aging, with Dr. Stuart Phillips
Tips From an Early Career Researcher
Voice Canada technical walkthrough for MIRA researchers
Inclusive Spaces for Aging Well
Reports
When called upon, MIRA produces reports in service of making McMaster University a leader in aging research and access.
Publications
Researchers interested in accessing data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging may find these publications helpful.
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Randomized controlled trial investigating the role of exercise in the workplace to improve work ability, performance, and patient-reported symptoms among older workers with osteoarthritis
View publicationChopp-Hurley, J. N., Brenneman, E. C., Wiebenga, E. G., Bulbrook, B., Keir, P. J. & Maly, M. R. Randomized controlled trial investigating the role of exercise in the workplace to improve work ability, performance, and patient-reported symptoms among older workers with osteoarthritis. J Occup Environ Med 59, 550-556 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001020
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A whey protein-based multi-ingredient nutritional supplement stimulates gains in lean body mass and strength in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial
View publicationBell, K. E., Snijders, T., Zulyniak, M., Kumbhare, D., Parise, G., Chabowski, A. & Phillips, S. M. A whey protein-based multi-ingredient nutritional supplement stimulates gains in lean body mass and strength in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial. PLoS One 12, e0181387 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0181387
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Driving with advanced vehicle technology: A qualitative investigation of older drivers’ perceptions and motivations for use
View publicationGish, J., Vrkljan, B., Grenier, A. & Van Miltenburg, B. Driving with advanced vehicle technology: A qualitative investigation of older drivers’ perceptions and motivations for use. Accid Anal Prev 106, 498-504 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aap.2016.06.027
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Monocyte activation is elevated in women with knee-osteoarthritis and associated with inflammation, BMI and pain
View publicationLoukov, D., Karampatos, S., Maly, M. R. & Bowdish, D. M. E. Monocyte activation is elevated in women with knee-osteoarthritis and associated with inflammation, BMI and pain. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 26, 255-263 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2017.10.018
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A volunteer program to connect primary care and the home to support the health of older adults: A community case study
View publicationOliver, D., Dolovich, L., Lamarche, L., Gaber, J., Avilla, E., Bhamani, M. & Price, D. A volunteer program to connect primary care and the home to support the health of older adults: A community case study. Front Med (Lausanne) 5, 48 (2018). https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2018.00048
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Ingestion of a multi-ingredient supplement does not alter exercise-induced satellite cell responses in older men
View publicationSnijders, T., Bell, K. E., Nederveen, J. P., Saddler, N. I., Mazara, N., Kumbhare, D. A., Phillips, S. M. & Parise, G. Ingestion of a multi-ingredient supplement does not alter exercise-induced satellite cell responses in older men. J Nutr 148, 891-899 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/nxy063
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