The Geras Centre for Aging Research
@gerascentre.bsky.social
High-impact #BrainHealth, #BoneHealth, #Frailty & #Tech research to help people age with dignity & independence
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Visit: https://www.gerascentre.ca
Check out our links: https://linktr.ee/gerascentre
Celebrating our incredible trainees, Elizabeth Zhou (1st Place – Master’s Poster Award) and Noorain Mamdani, for their outstanding research contributions at the 2025 McMaster Institute for Research on Aging & Labarge Knowledge Exchange!
December 5, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Celebrating our incredible trainees, Elizabeth Zhou (1st Place – Master’s Poster Award) and Noorain Mamdani, for their outstanding research contributions at the 2025 McMaster Institute for Research on Aging & Labarge Knowledge Exchange!
📢 Don’t miss this 4-part long-term care fracture prevention webinar series with Dr. Caitlin McArthur
📅 Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
Register using the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
Register using the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
📢 Don’t miss this 4-part long-term care fracture prevention webinar series with Dr. Caitlin McArthur
📅 Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
Register using the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Jan 12, 19, 26 and Feb 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM EST
Register using the link: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
It was a pleasure to host Dr. Jasmine Mah, MD, PhD, as a visiting scholar from Dalhousie University with McMaster’s Department of Medicine (Geriatrics) and the Geras Centre for Aging Research!
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It was a pleasure to host Dr. Jasmine Mah, MD, PhD, as a visiting scholar from Dalhousie University with McMaster’s Department of Medicine (Geriatrics) and the Geras Centre for Aging Research!
Osteoporosis Month is a great time to highlight supports for long-term care teams. The LTC fracture prevention toolkit offers free, evidence-informed resources to help reduce fractures and promote safer movement for residents.
Access the toolkit by visiting osteostrategy.on.ca/ltc-toolbox/
Access the toolkit by visiting osteostrategy.on.ca/ltc-toolbox/
November 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Osteoporosis Month is a great time to highlight supports for long-term care teams. The LTC fracture prevention toolkit offers free, evidence-informed resources to help reduce fractures and promote safer movement for residents.
Access the toolkit by visiting osteostrategy.on.ca/ltc-toolbox/
Access the toolkit by visiting osteostrategy.on.ca/ltc-toolbox/
McMaster University’s 15th Annual Update in Geriatrics brought together more than 600 participants for a virtual event highlighting advances in care for older adults. The Planning Committee honoured leaders in the field, Paul O'Byrne, Esther Coker and Shari Duxbury!
November 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
McMaster University’s 15th Annual Update in Geriatrics brought together more than 600 participants for a virtual event highlighting advances in care for older adults. The Planning Committee honoured leaders in the field, Paul O'Byrne, Esther Coker and Shari Duxbury!
🗣 Interfluence: Between what’s said and what’s heard lies. Excited for Dr. Haesun Moon’s 2025 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture - exploring how listening differently can transform care. 🩺✨
🗓 Nov 20 | 12–1 PM ET
🗓 Nov 20 | 12–1 PM ET
November 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
🗣 Interfluence: Between what’s said and what’s heard lies. Excited for Dr. Haesun Moon’s 2025 Dr. Rory Fisher Lecture - exploring how listening differently can transform care. 🩺✨
🗓 Nov 20 | 12–1 PM ET
🗓 Nov 20 | 12–1 PM ET
📍Visit us at the Seniors Active Living Fair Today - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Flamborough Family YMCA.
Visit our booth to learn more about our work and speak with our team!
Visit our booth to learn more about our work and speak with our team!
October 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM
📍Visit us at the Seniors Active Living Fair Today - Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Flamborough Family YMCA.
Visit our booth to learn more about our work and speak with our team!
Visit our booth to learn more about our work and speak with our team!
Are you a woman aged 55–70 who has recently gone back to school? 🎓
A PhD candidate from Laurentian University is researching the experiences of women who return to postsecondary education later in life. For questions or more information, please contact Ursula Cafaro by email at ucafaro@laurentian.ca
A PhD candidate from Laurentian University is researching the experiences of women who return to postsecondary education later in life. For questions or more information, please contact Ursula Cafaro by email at ucafaro@laurentian.ca
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Are you a woman aged 55–70 who has recently gone back to school? 🎓
A PhD candidate from Laurentian University is researching the experiences of women who return to postsecondary education later in life. For questions or more information, please contact Ursula Cafaro by email at ucafaro@laurentian.ca
A PhD candidate from Laurentian University is researching the experiences of women who return to postsecondary education later in life. For questions or more information, please contact Ursula Cafaro by email at ucafaro@laurentian.ca
We’re excited to share the latest episode of the GeriEvidence, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. In this episode about #BoneHealth and #Physiotherapy, we are joined by Bonny O'Hare to discuss her expertise and passion for osteoporosis care and physiotherapy with our listeners
Link in bio!
Link in bio!
September 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We’re excited to share the latest episode of the GeriEvidence, hosted by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou. In this episode about #BoneHealth and #Physiotherapy, we are joined by Bonny O'Hare to discuss her expertise and passion for osteoporosis care and physiotherapy with our listeners
Link in bio!
Link in bio!
Lunchtime walk with the Geras crew! ☀️
September 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lunchtime walk with the Geras crew! ☀️
🚨 New! The IOF Rehabilitation Working Group has published an important review in Calcified Tissue International on the impact of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on bone health across the lifespan.
Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
September 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
🚨 New! The IOF Rehabilitation Working Group has published an important review in Calcified Tissue International on the impact of physical activity and sedentary behaviour on bone health across the lifespan.
Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Read the full article here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Special Finale: Hear from the Director of Communications at OARC on why the PREVENT Trial matters to residents in LTC. This nationally funded study supports fall and fracture prevention while promoting person-centred care. #PREVENT #LTC #ResidentVoices
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August 26, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Special Finale: Hear from the Director of Communications at OARC on why the PREVENT Trial matters to residents in LTC. This nationally funded study supports fall and fracture prevention while promoting person-centred care. #PREVENT #LTC #ResidentVoices
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Calling All Leaders – Last Chance to Join!
🌟 The Midlife Power Shift: Women’s Leadership & Wellness Retreat
📅 Sept 26–27, 2025 | 📍@kingbridge_centre
Secure your place today: kingbridgecentre.com/the-midlife-...
🌟 The Midlife Power Shift: Women’s Leadership & Wellness Retreat
📅 Sept 26–27, 2025 | 📍@kingbridge_centre
Secure your place today: kingbridgecentre.com/the-midlife-...
August 21, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Calling All Leaders – Last Chance to Join!
🌟 The Midlife Power Shift: Women’s Leadership & Wellness Retreat
📅 Sept 26–27, 2025 | 📍@kingbridge_centre
Secure your place today: kingbridgecentre.com/the-midlife-...
🌟 The Midlife Power Shift: Women’s Leadership & Wellness Retreat
📅 Sept 26–27, 2025 | 📍@kingbridge_centre
Secure your place today: kingbridgecentre.com/the-midlife-...
Are you or a family member afraid of falling in LTC? Residents and families share their fears of falling, illustrating the need for the PREVENT trial in Long-term Care Homes. Click the link in our bio!
#LTC #ResidentVoices #FamilyVoices #FallPrevention #PREVENT
#LTC #ResidentVoices #FamilyVoices #FallPrevention #PREVENT
August 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Are you or a family member afraid of falling in LTC? Residents and families share their fears of falling, illustrating the need for the PREVENT trial in Long-term Care Homes. Click the link in our bio!
#LTC #ResidentVoices #FamilyVoices #FallPrevention #PREVENT
#LTC #ResidentVoices #FamilyVoices #FallPrevention #PREVENT
Team Geras at St. Peter’s Hospital is enjoying a well-deserved break with some furry friends! 🐐🐰🐴
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Team Geras at St. Peter’s Hospital is enjoying a well-deserved break with some furry friends! 🐐🐰🐴
Why is fracture prevention important in long-term care?
Residents and a family member share how fractures happened, healed, and continue to affect daily life.
Part of the PREVENT Trial Stronger Together Series. Click the link www.gerascentre.ca/preventing-f...
#LTC #FracturePrevention #PREVENT
Residents and a family member share how fractures happened, healed, and continue to affect daily life.
Part of the PREVENT Trial Stronger Together Series. Click the link www.gerascentre.ca/preventing-f...
#LTC #FracturePrevention #PREVENT
August 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Why is fracture prevention important in long-term care?
Residents and a family member share how fractures happened, healed, and continue to affect daily life.
Part of the PREVENT Trial Stronger Together Series. Click the link www.gerascentre.ca/preventing-f...
#LTC #FracturePrevention #PREVENT
Residents and a family member share how fractures happened, healed, and continue to affect daily life.
Part of the PREVENT Trial Stronger Together Series. Click the link www.gerascentre.ca/preventing-f...
#LTC #FracturePrevention #PREVENT
Dr. George Ioannidis presenting at @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAIC2025! Our poster highlights how Cognitive Groove significantly expanded #lifespace mobility in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Let’s make brain health the goal! 🧠💃🏽🌍
July 31, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dr. George Ioannidis presenting at @alzassociation.bsky.social #AAIC2025! Our poster highlights how Cognitive Groove significantly expanded #lifespace mobility in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Let’s make brain health the goal! 🧠💃🏽🌍
#AAIC Day 3 - Inspiring conversations around Alzheimer’s research and advocacy with dementia advocate Phyllis Fehr and Dr. Larry W. Chambers, Director of Research at the Niagara Regional Campus of Medicine, alongside Dr. Papaioannou and Dr. Ioannidis at AAIC 2025! 🧠 @alzassociation.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#AAIC Day 3 - Inspiring conversations around Alzheimer’s research and advocacy with dementia advocate Phyllis Fehr and Dr. Larry W. Chambers, Director of Research at the Niagara Regional Campus of Medicine, alongside Dr. Papaioannou and Dr. Ioannidis at AAIC 2025! 🧠 @alzassociation.bsky.social
So great to hear Geras Member Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, past president of the Canadian Geriatrics Society, welcome us to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto! 🇨🇦🌎🧠 @alzassociation.bsky.social
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
So great to hear Geras Member Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso, past president of the Canadian Geriatrics Society, welcome us to the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto! 🇨🇦🌎🧠 @alzassociation.bsky.social
Watch residents and a family member walk through how their lives were affected after a fall. Their stories show why fracture prevention in long-term care matters.
Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.
#LTC #FracturePrevention #ResidentVoices #PREVENT
Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.
#LTC #FracturePrevention #ResidentVoices #PREVENT
July 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Watch residents and a family member walk through how their lives were affected after a fall. Their stories show why fracture prevention in long-term care matters.
Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.
#LTC #FracturePrevention #ResidentVoices #PREVENT
Click the link in our bio to watch the full video.
#LTC #FracturePrevention #ResidentVoices #PREVENT
Watch a LTC resident and family member share their experiences with broken bones in long-term care. Part of the PREVENT Trial to reduce fractures and improve quality of life. Learn more in the link in bio! #LTC #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging #PersonCentredCare
July 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Watch a LTC resident and family member share their experiences with broken bones in long-term care. Part of the PREVENT Trial to reduce fractures and improve quality of life. Learn more in the link in bio! #LTC #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging #PersonCentredCare
We’re excited to launch the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Cognitive Groove Randomized Controlled Trial! This week marks the start of baseline assessments with Cohort 1 of 32 older adults at the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford (N=250)! 🧠🚶♀️🩺
July 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We’re excited to launch the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Cognitive Groove Randomized Controlled Trial! This week marks the start of baseline assessments with Cohort 1 of 32 older adults at the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford (N=250)! 🧠🚶♀️🩺
Congratulations to Geras member Bonny O’Hare and team on their new review for physiotherapists working with older adults with osteoporotic vertebral fractures! Learn more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
July 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Congratulations to Geras member Bonny O’Hare and team on their new review for physiotherapists working with older adults with osteoporotic vertebral fractures! Learn more: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Watch residents and families share their hopes and goals for long-term care. Part of the PREVENT Trial to reduce fractures and improve quality of life. Learn more in the link in bio! #LTC #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging #PersonCentredCare
July 15, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Watch residents and families share their hopes and goals for long-term care. Part of the PREVENT Trial to reduce fractures and improve quality of life. Learn more in the link in bio! #LTC #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging #PersonCentredCare