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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The effects of lower extremity strengthening delivered in the workplace on physical function and work-related outcomes among desk-based workers: a randomized controlled trial
View publicationMulla, D. M., Wiebenga, E. G., Chopp-Hurley, J. N., Kaip, L., Jarvis, R. S., Stephens, A., Keir, P. J. & Maly, M. R. The effects of lower extremity strengthening delivered in the workplace on physical function and work-related outcomes among desk-based workers: a randomized controlled trial. J Occup Environ Med 60, 1005-1014 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1097/JOM.0000000000001408
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Engaging older adults as partners in transitional care research
View publicationGanann, R., McAiney, C. & Johnson, W. Engaging older adults as partners in transitional care research. CMAJ 190, S40-S41 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.180396
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Role of muscle strength in balance assessment and treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
View publicationMcLay, R., O’Hoski, S. & Beauchamp, M. K. Role of muscle strength in balance assessment and treatment in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal 30, 35-43 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1097/cpt.0000000000000093
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The impact of exercise and nutrition on the regulation of skeletal muscle mass
View publicationMcGlory, C., van Vliet, S., Stokes, T., Mittendorfer, B. & Phillips, S. M. The impact of exercise and nutrition on the regulation of skeletal muscle mass. J Physiol 597, 1251-1258 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1113/JP275443
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Factors that influence older Canadians’ preferences for using autonomous vehicle technology: A structural equation analysis
View publicationHassan, H. M., Ferguson, M. R., Razavi, S. & Vrkljan, B. Factors that influence older Canadians’ preferences for using autonomous vehicle technology: A structural equation analysis. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 2673, 469-480 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118822281
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Factors that influence older Canadians’ preferences for using autonomous vehicle technology: A structural equation analysis
View publicationHassan, H. M., Ferguson, M. R., Razavi, S. & Vrkljan, B. Factors that influence older Canadians’ preferences for using autonomous vehicle technology: A structural equation analysis. Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board 2673, 469-480 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1177/0361198118822281
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Our Research
MIRA and Labarge funding has supported many bold research projects to optimize the health and longevity of older adults.
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