Aging exceptionally well: identifying and characterizing “SuperAgers” in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging database As baby boomers age, Canada must develop strategies to help individuals age well and... Learn More
Sex differences in the association between vascular risk factors and cognitive decline and the impact of menopause and hormonotherapy Given that there is still no treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, studying its prevention is... Learn More
Examining the relationship between loneliness, depression, and life satisfaction among Canadian older adults Canadian older adults experience both symptoms of depression and feelings of loneliness. A positive... Learn More
A factor analytic investigation of allostatic load and associations with cognitive performance Allostatic load (AL) reflects wear-and-tear from long-term stress, impacting several physiological systems in the... Learn More
The longitudinal, prospective association between diabetes and frailty among middle-aged and older adults in Canada Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that affects 10% of Canadians. It classically... Learn More
Enrichment of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging with the CANJEM occupational exposure data The CLSA offers enormous opportunities to better characterize the exposure of Canadians to harmful... Learn More
Development of models for assessing fracture risk in postmenopausal women Osteoporosis affects over 200 million people globally leading to increased fracture risk particularly in... Learn More
The effect of eating alone on body mass index and body fat level and distribution in community dwelling older adults: a secondary analysis of Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Weight loss in older adults can cause muscle wasting, weakened immune function, and higher... Learn More
Older adult migration and mobility: data driven insights The proposed research seeks to understand the patterns, motivations, and timing for moves among... Learn More
The impact of parameter choice on the association between hearing loss and cognitive decline Age-related hearing loss affects up to two-thirds of people aged 70 and over and... Learn More
Six-year trajectories of rehabilitation service utilization in aging Canadians with chronic musculoskeletal disorders: a population-based, longitudinal investigation to improve equitable access to rehabilitation Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, such as back pain and arthritis, often lead to disability and... Learn More
The association of change in cognitive function with vaccination receipt Based on the infectious hypothesis of Alzheimer’s disease, a number of studies have looked... Learn More