Have you seen our #EMBOLDENtrial Infographic on their Evidence Review of Impacts of physical activity &/or nutrition interventions in #olderadults? #SeniorsMonth #AgingReimagined Sarah Neil-Sztramko @KylieTeggart Rebecca Ganann Diana Sherifali Stuart Phillips (he/him) achru.mcmaster.ca/sites/achru.mc…

A nice reminder of the causes of memory loss in older adults! #GERASjournalclub Link: jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/…

Join our team - we are seeking a Research Assistant at the #GERAS Centre for Aging Research in #HamOnt! Learn more: gerascentre.ca/careers/

Unstructured #mobility interventions, such as ambulation & bed mobility, may improve older hospitalized patients’ #PhysicalActivity and #PhysicalFunction. #GERASjournalclub Read: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33434569/

RECENT PUBLICATION: Highlights the feasibility and utility of predicting multimorbidity status using machine learning algorithms, resulting in the early detection of patients at risk of #mortality and readmission... bit.ly/3vrlSIT Manaf Zargoush Dr A Papaioannou et al.

What is one of the secrets to using the Clinical Frailty Scale? Ask about baseline function. Learn from international guru, Kenneth Rockwood Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, on how to assess #frailty and avoid pitfalls. Frailty is also used for #COVID19 triage. #McMasterCHSE #macgeriupdate2021

Featuring Courtney Kennedy Assistant Professor McMaster University Department of Medicine & Associate Scientific Director for Geras Centre for Aging Research Hamilton Health Sciences & Brenda V. Professor McMaster School of Rehabilitation Science MIRA McMaster Brenda V. is also Co-Chair of the #Equity #Diversity #Inclusion & #Indigenous #Reconciliation Cmte

I was very lucky to get to chat with virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen about rapid antigen tests. This short video (also on IG here: instagram.com/tv/CXmHYnkLVQ2…) shares 2 key things we want you to know before using them over the holidays ⤵️ [& 🧵with more info]

The CDC is bored

Shout out to our amazing McMaster University Geriatric Medicine residents! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to caring for our community #MacResidentsRock #ResidentDoctorsAppreciation2022 🩺

GC Newsroom Health Canada and PHAC Our Embolden Study team is grateful for this Health Canada and PHAC funding to help support older adults to be healthier and more connected with community in #Hamont & Toronto. Sarah Neil-Sztramko Stuart Phillips (he/him) Courtney Kennedy Elizabeth Alvarez Maggie MacNeil McMaster School of Nursing MIRA McMaster Dixon Hall

The EMBOLDEN Co-design study: Partnering with older adults and communities to develop a community program to enhance mobility annfammed.org/content/20/Sup… Embolden Study Stuart Phillips (he/him) Sarah Neil-Sztramko Elizabeth Alvarez Caroline Moore Courtney Kennedy

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou (Dr A Papaioannou) on receiving a Canada Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and Healthy Aging!💫

Calling all #PSWs! Keeping #LTC residents strong and #functional is part of good #FallPrevention. Leg strength is especially important since it helps residents maintain the ability to stand up out of a chair and walk. Watch this video to learn how to practice sit-to-stands.

The occupational therapist goes home for the holidays

🌟Exciting to highlight the brilliant minds and groundbreaking research at the 2024 #McMaster Geriatric Medicine Research and QI Showcase! 🏆 We are proud of our dedicated trainees and your achievements. Here's to a bright future in healthcare, #research and #geriatric medicine!