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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Smartphone sensors for health monitoring and diagnosis
View publicationMajumder, S. & Deen, M. J. Smartphone sensors for health monitoring and diagnosis. Sensors (Basel) 19, 1-45 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/s19092164
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Examining the association between life-space mobility and cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review
View publicationDe Silva, N. A., Gregory, M. A., Venkateshan, S. S., Verschoor, C. P. & Kuspinar, A. Examining the association between life-space mobility and cognitive function in older adults: A systematic review. J Aging Res 2019, 3923574 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/3923574
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Investigating the test-retest reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for measuring knee strength in older women with knee osteoarthritis
View publicationChopp-Hurley, J. N., Wiebenga, E. G., Gatti, A. A. & Maly, M. R. Investigating the test-retest reliability and validity of hand-held dynamometry for measuring knee strength in older women with knee osteoarthritis. Physiother Can 71, 231-238 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc-2018-0051
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Monitoring methods of human body joints: State-of-the-art and research challenges
View publicationFaisal, A. I., Majumder, S., Mondal, T., Cowan, D., Naseh, S. & Deen, M. J. Monitoring methods of human body joints: State-of-the-art and research challenges. Sensors (Basel) 19, 1-39 (2019). https://doi.org/10.3390/s19112629
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Perceptions of older adults in Ontario, Canada on the implementation and impact of a primary care programme, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY): a descriptive qualitative study
View publicationPloeg, J., Valaitis, R. K., Cleghorn, L., Yous, M. L., Gaber, J., Agarwal, G., Kastner, M., Mangin, D., Oliver, D., Parascandalo, F., Risdon, C. & Dolovich, L. Perceptions of older adults in Ontario, Canada on the implementation and impact of a primary care programme, Health Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality (Health TAPESTRY): a descriptive qualitative study. BMJ Open 9, e026257 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026257
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A mobility-focused knowledge translation randomized controlled trial to improve physical activity: Process evaluation of the Move4Age study
View publicationNeil-Sztramko, S. E., Smith-Turchyn, J., Richardson, J. & Dobbins, M. A mobility-focused knowledge translation randomized controlled trial to improve physical activity: Process evaluation of the Move4Age study. J Med Internet Res 21, e13965 (2019). https://doi.org/10.2196/13965
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MIRA and Labarge funding has supported many bold research projects to optimize the health and longevity of older adults.
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