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
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
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
The bidirectional relationship between depression and poor nutritional status in older adults A high rate of multimorbidity and complex health challenges exist for older adults. Two... Learn More
Determining health-related, socio-economic, cultural and physical barriers limiting physical activity among older adult South Asian populations in Canada As Canada’s older adult population continues to grow, particularly among South Asian immigrants, concerns... Learn More
Epigenetic aging and social adversity as synergistic predictors of oral health in older Canadians living with multimorbidity: a machine learning approach Oral health is an essential determinant of overall quality of life. As individuals age,... Learn More
Access to dental care and psychosocial well-being among aging Canadians In 2017, the demographic shift in Canada saw a population aged 65 and above... Learn More
Sarcopenia trajectories across decades: is there an accelerated decline with age? A decline in lean mass, muscle strength and functional capacity is part of normal... Learn More
The relationship between built environment and social isolation in older Canadians Social isolation is a growing concern amongst aging Canadians, with over 40% of individuals... Learn More
