Associations between dietary patterns and menopausal health in middle-aged and older women: Findings from the CLSA: Study proposal As women age, they experience unique health challenges related to menopause, including increased risks... Learn More
Gender, social ties and diabetes in aging Canadians: A longitudinal study of diabetes-related depression and the mediation of nutrition factors Diabetes and depression are major health challenges affecting millions of Canadians, especially older adults.... Learn More
Examining how individual- and area-level factors affect trajectories of healthy aging: An analysis of respondents from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging Healthy aging is a significant concern worldwide. Understanding the factors that affect it is... Learn More
The utility of heart rate fragmentation to predict cognitive decline in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s Landmark Study (2022) estimates that 1.7 million Canadians will... Learn More
Predicting mobility limitations among older adults for developing preventative interventions Pursuing an active lifestyle is vital for older adults’ quality of life and well-being.... Learn More
Informal or formal home care and rehabilitation utilization among aging Canadians with musculoskeletal conditions: A population-based study Musculoskeletal disorders (MSKDs), such as arthritis and back pain, are leading causes of disability... Learn More
Precision prediction of Alzheimer’s risk in women: Leveraging female-specific variables and machine learning for risk reduction Alzheimer’s disease (AD) disproportionately affects women, yet most AD risk prediction models overlook female-specific... Learn More
Development of a Healthy Aging Index (HAI) and exploring patterns of healthy aging trajectories using the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging This project aims to develop a healthy aging index (HAI) based on a multidimensional... Learn More
Risk factors related to chronic breathlessness in the ageing population Breathlessness is a common troublesome symptom in the older general population. Among the population... Learn More
Transforming health and resilience for healthy lives (THRIVE) project Intrinsic capacity (IC) reflects an individual’s overall physical and mental abilities to function and... Learn More
Working conditions and successful aging among older adults The population of older adults is growing in Canada amid changing workforce dynamics, including... Learn More
Adversity, identity, and aging: understanding health trajectories among LGBTQ+ older Canadians As Canada’s LGBTQ+ population ages, many older adults face unique health challenges shaped by... Learn More
