GERAS Centre

02/20/2026

Now Recruiting: Long-Term Care Resident Representative 🏡

Are you currently living in long-term care and passionate about making a difference? We’re looking for 1 or 2 Residents to help shape the future of care.

This role represents the collective voice and improves the health, independence, and quality of life of residents living in LTC.

Who we’re looking for:
✔️ Currently living in long-term care
✔️ Able to meet online 2–3 times per year
✔️ Have lived experience with falls and/or fractures
✔️ Interested in sharing your perspective to help improve care

Your experience matters. Your voice can create meaningful change.

Join us in collaboration with the Ontario Association of Residents'​ Councils (OARC) in strengthening care and support for residents across communities. 💙

Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Reach out today at kanela@hhsc.ca!

02/13/2026

Check out the new updated OsNET website 🎉

OsNET (Os=bones, NET=network) is Canada’s Bone Health Research Network, uniting patient partners, scientists, and healthcare professionals in a diverse and multidisciplinary community focused on improving bone health for Canadians of all ages.

Explore the new site: https://osnet.ca

02/13/2026

Congratulations to our team and our co-investigators on the recent publication in BMC Trials, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research ✨ 👏

This paper presents the protocol for a clinical trial that aims to investigate whether a fracture prevention program known as the PREVENT model is effective in reducing hip fractures in long-term care homes (LTC) compared to control homes that continue their usual care. We are so excited to continue supporting research in the long-term care setting!

Read it here: https://rdcu.be/e2HNg

02/06/2026

A new 2025 scoping review highlights the serious impact of hip fractures in people living with dementia, including higher hospitalization rates, falls, and institutionalization. Findings underscore the urgent need for targeted prevention and care strategies 🦴 📚

To learn more, visit the link: https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4/e093893.long

02/06/2026

Fit-Frailty App featured on CHCH News! 🎉

Spotlighting the Fit-Frailty App with Dr. Courtney Kennedy and our research team. In this segment, Dr. Kennedy highlighted why frailty screening matters and how the Fit-Frailty App is helping bring comprehensive assessment into real-world care and research, supporting personalized plans for older adults.

Check it out today! https://www.gerascentre.ca/our-research/fit-frailty-app/

02/06/2026

💡 Did you know? People living with dementia experience worse outcomes following a hip fracture than those without dementia. They experience higher mortality rates, reduced functional recovery and reduced quality of life.

Learn how integrated, person-centred care can reduce these risks. To learn more, visit the link https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/4/e093893.long

Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy

02/02/2026

Bones matter, especially in long-term care. Hip fractures remain a leading cause of hospitalization, yet many are preventable.

🦴 Explore the key facts in our bone health infographic and learn why action cannot wait.

Learn more on our website today: https://www.gerascentre.ca/bone-health/

01/30/2026

New episode is live! Check out our Alzheimer’s Awareness Month episode.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kk2Mm0JkrG8Jj2fJcWlk9?si=RMhRcq1nQfWWd8_ts2o4Rg&nd=1&dlsi=7ff253dc1b484d20

01/30/2026

01/06/2026

Did you see Cognitive Groove featured on the front page of the Saturday The Hamilton Spectator! Congratulations to Schulte (Study Participant & Retired McMaster professor of literature and philosophy), Lopez de Vloothuis (Certified Cognitive Groove Instructor), Genevieve Hladysh (Edgcumbe) (YMCA HBB VP, Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence) & Dr. Patricia Hewston (Geras researcher and assistant clinical professor) for a fabulous story! 💃🕺

Cognitive Groove is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research | Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada-funded research study led by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences, funded by HHS and affiliated with McMaster University, in partnership with YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford to bring evidence-based programming to improve brain health and mobility of seniors in our community!

01/06/2026

What an exciting moment for Cognitive Groove to be featured on CHCH Morning Live! Congratulations to Christine Smith (LiveWell Specialist), Patty Lopez de Vloothuis (Certified Cognitive Groove Instructor), and Hladysh (, VP, Health, Fitness, Aquatics & Residence) for a fabulous segment!

Cognitive Groove is a CIHR-funded research study led by Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou at the Geras Centre for Aging Research, funded by HHS and affiliated with , in partnership with to bring evidence-based programming to improve brain health and mobility of seniors in our community! 💃

12/23/2025

Spreading comfort this holiday season 🎄

Geriatric Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, the HHS Volunteer Association, and the Centre for Healthy Aging donated Comfort Companions for Dementia Care to support our patients and families ❤️