Learn about brain health through the McMaster Optimal Aging Portal’s interactive e-learning lessons.

Research highlights the benefits of exercise for our body and mind! Don't miss tips and tricks on how to get and stay active.

Are sensory loss and cognitive decline linked? Find out what the research has to say!

Research explores the links between changes in hearing, vision, mobility and cognition.

Aerobic exercise “flexes its muscles” when it comes to cognitive health.

Navigating the world of assistive technology can feel overwhelming, but the AccessATCanada navigation portal changes the game by simplifying the process of finding programs and services in Canada. With tools that let users refine searches by location, technology type, and eligibility criteria, the portal offers a personalized way to connect with life-changing resources.

Research addresses questions around side effects related to commonly prescribed cognitive enhancers.

Older adults, whether cognitively impaired or not, use three types of strategies to cope with memory loss: external, internal and behavioural strategies.

Do you or a loved one live with cognitive impairment or dementia? You may want to try or consider music-making therapy. Preliminary research shows benefits for cognitive function.

There is no age to learn a new language. Learn about the benefits of learning a new language on the quality of life and cognitive abilities in healthy older adults.

Are you or someone you know living with mild cognitive impairment or dementia? Research points to five strategies that can help improve cognitive and mental health.

If you’re interested in aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as a dementia prevention strategy, you should know that current evidence doesn’t support their use for this purpose and raises red flags around potential health risks.

Can leaning into your “artsy” side enhance your cognitive health? See what the evidence has to say about the use of visual art therapy for people with different levels of cognitive health.

Coping with the consequences of mild cognitive impairment or dementia is difficult enough without having to deal with depression as well. Can cognitive training provide any relief when it comes to depression?

Seated exercise may hold benefits for cognitive health in older adults with health conditions.

There are many claims out there about the health benefits of dietary supplements, but not all claims are backed by evidence. Talk to your health care provider about which supplements may be beneficial to you.

Combing exercise for both your brain and your body could be just what you need to keep your mind sharp as you age.

Dementia is a major concern as we age. If you're hoping to fend off this devastating condition, based on current evidence, vitamin and mineral supplements may not be the answer.

New research shows that staying physically active may not just be good for your body, but good for your mind too!

When it comes to healthy aging, exercising our brains can be just as important as exercising our bodies. Research shows that cognitive-based training can help healthy older adults stay sharp.

Everyone – including those with dementia – has the right to make decisions that affect their own health. Staying involved and engaged for as long as possible is key to a better quality of life.

Some researchers believe heart health and Alzheimer’s are linked. Will cholesterol-lowering pills for people at risk of heart disease help prevent dementia?

Healthy aging involves exercising both the brain and the body. Can computer games and activities improve cognitive abilities in people with cognitive decline?

What can caregivers do to help manage common behavior challenges among people with dementia? Three tips supported by research evidence.

One of the pleasures in life is spending time with family and friends. Another is getting together to relive those good times and memorable moments. Research shows that group activities involving reminiscing can help relieve social isolation/loneliness and depression.

Providing care for family members with challenging chronic diseases like dementia can be highly stressful and take a toll on caregivers’ physical and psychological health. When caregivers become “burnt out” are their loved ones more likely to be placed in long term care facilities?

Problems with seniors' driving have been linked to changes in their medical and functional status that are not related to normal aging changes. The key is to identify drivers who are at risk.

Regular exercise keeps us fit and healthy and helps reduce the risk of many diseases as we age, but what can it do for people with dementia or those looking to prevent it?

Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, finding out the best ways to diagnose the condition early may help people to access the best available treatments and support and maintain control and independence for as long as possible.

Certain drugs can increase risk for falls or confusion in older adults. Regularly review your medication with your doctor to reduce these risks.

Hearing loss may be a sign to older adults that there is more going on with their overall health. Recent research suggests that people with hearing loss may be at greater risk of developing dementia.

As we age, our hearing and brain changes and these affect everyday communication and social interaction. Researchers have been showing how the ear and brain work together and have discovered some intriguing connections.

Treatments including Alzheimer's medications, vitamins, exercise, and memory training, are not effective in improving cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Many are concerned about how much sleep is 'normal' and how much we need for successful aging. Although there is no simple answer, the scientific evidence shows that sleep duration has important links to health.

Simple interventions (family visits, familiar objects, clocks) may help to prevent or recover from acute delirium in hospital. Recognize confusion or agitation and inform staff.