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
How does socioeconomic position become biologically embedded? a cross-national comparison of associations between socioeconomic position and epigenetic aging in middle-aged older adults in Canada and the US People with lower socioeconomic position (SEP) tend to have poorer health than those with... Learn More
Applying an equity and intersectionality lens to understanding the burden of arthritis on aging Canadians Patients with arthritis have different health outcomes, many of which are because of factors... Learn More
Understanding loneliness and allostatic load among older adults: differences by sex, social support and sleep Loneliness has been associated with worse health among older adults. Loneliness may influence health... Learn More
Socio-economic conditions and functional health trajectories in middle to old age: exploring the role of behavioural and environmental factors Ageing trajectories vary between individuals, with some people ageing faster than others. This project... Learn More
Development and validation of a composite measure of physical function using a battery of performance-based measures: A longitudinal analyses of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Low muscle strength and physical performance are powerful predictors of future health outcomes including... Learn More
Healthy aging in rural Canada 2.0 – longitudinal analyses of the CLSA The health of people living in rural areas is attracting increasing attention. Further research... Learn More
Using metabolomics to examine the association between diet, inflammation, and frailty in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Frailty is a condition where our bodies become less resilient and struggle to cope... Learn More
Predicting cognitive impairment using modifiable risk factors to inform population-level prevention Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to a state between normal cognition and dementia and... Learn More
Early life adversity and mental health in adulthood in the context of intersectionality: A longitudinal analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Depression is a significant concern among people aged 65 and older, affecting their quality... Learn More
Investigation of the aging process – a multi-omics approach The rate of aging varies from individual to individual due to several factors, including... Learn More
Sources of vulnerability among those using homecare despite having no limitations in activities of daily living. An intersectionality analysis Which life circumstances ‘get under the skin’ to be the strongest contributors to homecare... Learn More
