A Tale of Two Cities: Parallel research to promote age-friendly communities

The McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA) works to optimize the health and longevity of Canada’s aging population through leading-edge research, education and stakeholder collaboration. MIRA’s vision is a future in which interdisciplinary research supports and enables people of all ages to live longer healthier lives.

McMaster Institute for Research on Aging (MIRA)

A seminar on research & initiatives from McMaster & Birmingham Universities promoting healthy aging in community-dwelling older adults.

Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) Room 201, McMaster University Main Campus

Population aging and urbanization are two global demographic mega-trends that are simultaneously transforming society. Whilst the number of people aged 65 years and above will more than double by 2050, over half of the global population is expected to reside in urban environments. The physical and social characteristics of urban environments are known to influence health, well-being, and the ability for individuals to be active as they age. As the majority of older adults are expected to reside in cities, identifying pathways and strategies for creating age-friendly urban environments is crucial for promoting healthy aging. This seminar will present research and initiatives from Birmingham, UK and McMaster University here in Hamilton, including the EMBOLDEN study; led by Dr. Rebecca Ganann, and the REACT and ACE trials led by Drs. Stathi and Withall in Birmingham – all seeking to promote healthy aging in community-dwelling older adults. This seminar is presented in collaboration with <a href="https://emboldenstudy.mcmaster.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">EMBOLDEN</a>. EMBOLDEN aims to enhance community and physical mobility in older adults living with health inequities using community co-design. <a href="https://emboldenstudy.mcmaster.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>1:30 - 2:00 PM Refreshments2:00 - 3:00 PM Presentations3:00 - 3:30 PM DiscussionFeatured speakers:

A Tale of Two Cities: Parallel research to promote age-friendly communities

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