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.
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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Comparing the fracture limits of the proximal femur under impact and quasi-static conditions in simulation of a sideways fall
View publicationJazinizadeh, F., Mohammadi, H. & Quenneville, C. E. Comparing the fracture limits of the proximal femur under impact and quasi-static conditions in simulation of a sideways fall. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 103, 103593 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103593
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Examining interprofessional teams structures and processes in the implementation of a primary care intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for older adults using normalization process theory
View publicationValaitis, R., Cleghorn, L., Dolovich, L., Agarwal, G., Gaber, J., Mangin, D., Oliver, D., Parascandalo, F., Ploeg, J. & Risdon, C. Examining interprofessional teams structures and processes in the implementation of a primary care intervention (Health TAPESTRY) for older adults using normalization process theory. BMC Fam Pract 21, 63 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01131-y
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Disconnected relationships between primary care and community-based health and social services and system navigation for older adults: a qualitative descriptive study
View publicationValaitis, R., Cleghorn, L., Ploeg, J., Risdon, C., Mangin, D., Dolovich, L., Agarwal, G., Oliver, D., Gaber, J. & Chung, H. Disconnected relationships between primary care and community-based health and social services and system navigation for older adults: a qualitative descriptive study. BMC Fam Pract 21, 69 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01143-8
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The impact of driving status on out-of-home and social activity engagement among older Canadians
View publicationSpinney, J. E. L., Newbold, K. B., Scott, D. M., Vrkljan, B. & Grenier, A. The impact of driving status on out-of-home and social activity engagement among older Canadians. Journal of Transport Geography 85, 1-9 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2020.102698
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Forms of trust and polypharmacy among older adults
View publicationRoss, A. & Gillett, J. Forms of trust and polypharmacy among older adults. Ageing and Society 41, 2583-2598 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x20000483
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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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