GERAS Centre

GERAS Centre Solutions for today, innovation for tomorrow. Enabling people to age with dignity and independence. Our Strategic Goals
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The GERAS Centre for Aging Research is part of Hamilton Health sciences and affiliated with McMaster University. Our mission is to make life better for older adults by bringing the best research to the frontlines of care as quickly as possible. Our primary research focus is to lead in research and innovation in the Geriatric 5Ms: mind, mobility, medications, multi-complexity by building a framewor

k of what matters most for older adults. We are leaders in research, innovation and learning for the benefit of our community and the world. We are at the forefront of several innovative research initiatives focused on maximizing the resilience of vulnerable older adults. With our rapidly aging population, and with more people living with chronic disease, our work has never been more important. We have been working hard towards our goal to enable people to age with dignity and independence. Lead in geriatric research, innovation and learning for the benefit of the community and beyond;

2. Create therapeutic programs tailored to meet the needs of our older adults;

3. Empower older adults and their families through information and solutions for everyday living.

Exciting day at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at HHS! Testing out a new protocol with the Protokinetics Zeno Mat a...
04/14/2026

Exciting day at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at HHS! Testing out a new protocol with the Protokinetics Zeno Mat alongside our amazing co-op student and dedicated staff! 🚶‍♀️✨

03/05/2026

Big congratulations to Geras Centre for Agining Research coop student Alessia Perrotta on her nomination for McMaster Science Co-op Student of the Year!! Well deserved 👏💫

Great visit today to The Clinic – Health Innovation Hub at McMaster University! A space where innovation, commercializa...
03/05/2026

Great visit today to The Clinic – Health Innovation Hub at McMaster University! A space where innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship come together to turn great ideas into real-world impact. Thanks for all your support!! Excited about what the future of health innovation will bring! 🚀

What does it really mean to age well?In our latest episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Dr. T...
02/27/2026

What does it really mean to age well?

In our latest episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Dr. Tricia Woo and Dr. Jasmine Mah, for a practical, myth-busting conversation on healthy aging. They cover when to see a geriatrician, common misconceptions about aging, and evidence-based strategies to protect brain health, mobility, and independence.

🎧 Listen now

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gerievidence/id1824522983?i=1000751954699
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OE4bJEsOaXk9ueJo4dYpy?si=d7720fa394244b44
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4c7b1241-293f-4430-9f99-f71ee4a95ee8/episodes/5caa8307-133f-4566-8049-8a45759dcb80/gerievidence-5-top-tips-to-age-well-from-a-geriatrician

Now Recruiting: Long-Term Care Resident Representative 🏡Are you currently living in long-term care and passionate about ...
02/20/2026

Now Recruiting: Long-Term Care Resident Representative 🏡

Are you currently living in long-term care and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for 1 or 2 Residents to help shape the future of care.

This role represents the collective voice and improves the health, independence, and quality of life of residents living in LTC.

Who we’re looking for:
✔️ Currently living in long-term care
✔️ Able to meet online 2–3 times per year
✔️ Have lived experience with falls and/or fractures
✔️ Interested in sharing your perspective to help improve care

Your experience matters. Your voice can create meaningful change.

Join us in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Residents'​ Councils (OARC) in strengthening care and support for residents across communities. 💙

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Reach out today at kanela@hhsc.ca!

Check out the new updated OsNET website 🎉OsNET (Os=bones, NET=network) is Canada’s Bone Health Research Network, uniting...
02/13/2026

Check out the new updated OsNET website 🎉

OsNET (Os=bones, NET=network) is Canada’s Bone Health Research Network, uniting patient partners, scientists, and healthcare professionals in a diverse and multidisciplinary community focused on improving bone health for Canadians of all ages.

Explore the new site: https://osnet.ca

Congratulations to our team and our co-investigators on the recent publication in BMC Trials, funded by the Canadian Ins...
02/13/2026

Congratulations to our team and our co-investigators on the recent publication in BMC Trials, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research ✨ 👏

This paper presents the protocol for a clinical trial that aims to investigate whether a fracture prevention program known as the PREVENT model is effective in reducing hip fractures in long-term care homes (LTC) compared to control homes that continue their usual care. We are so excited to continue supporting research in the long-term care setting!

Read it here: https://rdcu.be/e2HNg

A new 2025 scoping review highlights the serious impact of hip fractures in people living with dementia, including highe...
02/06/2026

A new 2025 scoping review highlights the serious impact of hip fractures in people living with dementia, including higher hospitalization rates, falls, and institutionalization. Findings underscore the urgent need for targeted prevention and care strategies 🦴 📚

To learn more, visit the link: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4/e093893.long

Fit-Frailty App featured on CHCH News! 🎉Spotlighting the Fit-Frailty App with Dr. Courtney Kennedy and our research team...
02/06/2026

Fit-Frailty App featured on CHCH News! 🎉

Spotlighting the Fit-Frailty App with Dr. Courtney Kennedy and our research team. In this segment, Dr. Kennedy highlighted why frailty screening matters and how the Fit-Frailty App is helping bring comprehensive assessment into real-world care and research, supporting personalized plans for older adults.

Check it out today! https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/fit-frailty-app/

💡 Did you know? People living with dementia experience worse outcomes following a hip fracture than those without dement...
02/06/2026

💡 Did you know? People living with dementia experience worse outcomes following a hip fracture than those without dementia. They experience higher mortality rates, reduced functional recovery and reduced quality of life.

Learn how integrated, person-centred care can reduce these risks. To learn more, visit the link https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4/e093893.long

Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy

Bones matter, especially in long-term care. Hip fractures remain a leading cause of hospitalization, yet many are preven...
02/02/2026

Bones matter, especially in long-term care. Hip fractures remain a leading cause of hospitalization, yet many are preventable.

🦴 Explore the key facts in our bone health infographic and learn why action cannot wait.

Learn more on our website today: https://www.gerascentre.ca/bone-health/

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