GERAS Centre

GERAS Centre Solutions for today, innovation for tomorrow. Enabling people to age with dignity and independence. Our Strategic Goals
1.

The GERAS Centre for Aging Research is part of Hamilton Health sciences and affiliated with McMaster University. Our mission is to make life better for older adults by bringing the best research to the frontlines of care as quickly as possible. Our primary research focus is to lead in research and innovation in the Geriatric 5Ms: mind, mobility, medications, multi-complexity by building a framewor

k of what matters most for older adults. We are leaders in research, innovation and learning for the benefit of our community and the world. We are at the forefront of several innovative research initiatives focused on maximizing the resilience of vulnerable older adults. With our rapidly aging population, and with more people living with chronic disease, our work has never been more important. We have been working hard towards our goal to enable people to age with dignity and independence. Lead in geriatric research, innovation and learning for the benefit of the community and beyond;

2. Create therapeutic programs tailored to meet the needs of our older adults;

3. Empower older adults and their families through information and solutions for everyday living.

Back from Prague 🇨🇿 after an inspiring few days at the International Osteoporosis Foundation World Congress on Osteoporo...
04/30/2026

Back from Prague 🇨🇿 after an inspiring few days at the International Osteoporosis Foundation World Congress on Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou & Bonny O’Hare on leading a fabulous symposium on exercise and bone health! 🦴✨

Are you a , new grad, or early-career healthcare professional looking to strengthen your knowledge in geriatrics? for ...
04/29/2026

Are you a , new grad, or early-career healthcare professional looking to strengthen your knowledge in geriatrics?
for the 16th Annual Update in Geriatrics! Hosted by McMaster University Continuing Education, Regional Geriatric Program Central, McMaster Dept. Geriatric Medicine & Geras Centre for Aging Research, this annual event brings together 750+ healthcare professionals worldwide for practical, evidence-based learning that helps improve care for older adults.

🗓 November 18, 2026
🗺️ Hybird In-Person (Burlington, ON) or Virtually Online
🔗 https://lnkd.in/edgvXBES

for the 16th Annual Update in Geriatrics! Hosted by McMaster University Continuing Education, Regional Geriatric Progr...
04/28/2026

for the 16th Annual Update in Geriatrics! Hosted by McMaster University Continuing Education, Regional Geriatric Program Central, McMaster Dept. Geriatric Medicine, and Geras Centre for Aging Research, this exciting annual event brings together 750+ healthcare professionals worldwide for practical, evidence-based learning that helps improve care for older adults.

🗓 November 18, 2026
🗺️ Hybird In-Person (Burlington, ON) or Virtually Online
🔗 cpd.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/geriatrics

So proud of our Geras MSc students for showcasing their incredible work at HEI Research Day! From innovative falls preve...
04/28/2026

So proud of our Geras MSc students for showcasing their incredible work at HEI Research Day! From innovative falls prevention using augmented reality to advancing exercise science for healthy aging, their research reflects the future of geriatric care and impact-driven science 👏

Congratulations to Geras Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences Department of Health Research Methods, Ev...
04/27/2026

Congratulations to Geras Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact Masters student Noorain Mamdani for winning 3rd place in the poster competition at the Canadian Geriatrics Society Conference in Montreal, QC! ✨

Collaboration in action 🙌We were thrilled to host visiting scholar Dr. Manuela Kunz from National Research Council Canad...
04/25/2026

Collaboration in action 🙌

We were thrilled to host visiting scholar Dr. Manuela Kunz from National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences to explore how customized augmented reality software can support falls prevention. From movement capture to real-time feedback, it’s exciting to see this project come to life! ✨

Photo with Dr. Manuela Kunz, Dr. Patricia Hewston and Alessia Perrotta

We’re thrilled to see the Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) being explored globally! In a recent April 2025 study, researchers i...
04/23/2026

We’re thrilled to see the Fracture Risk Scale (FRS) being explored globally! In a recent April 2025 study, researchers in Sydney, Australia, assessed osteoporosis management in long-term care (LTC) using the FRS, developed by scientists at the Geras Centre for Aging Research. The study demonstrates the feasibility of pharmacists completing FRS assessments and how this may help reduce fractures, support prescribing decisions, and enhance quality of life for LTC residents.

Read here: https://www.jamda.com/article/S1525-8610(25)00011-8/abstract

Exciting day at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at HHS! Testing out a new protocol with the Protokinetics Zeno Mat a...
04/14/2026

Exciting day at the Geras Centre for Aging Research at HHS! Testing out a new protocol with the Protokinetics Zeno Mat alongside our amazing co-op student and dedicated staff! 🚶‍♀️✨

03/05/2026

Big congratulations to Geras Centre for Agining Research coop student Alessia Perrotta on her nomination for McMaster Science Co-op Student of the Year!! Well deserved 👏💫

Great visit today to The Clinic – Health Innovation Hub at McMaster University! A space where innovation, commercializa...
03/05/2026

Great visit today to The Clinic – Health Innovation Hub at McMaster University! A space where innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship come together to turn great ideas into real-world impact. Thanks for all your support!! Excited about what the future of health innovation will bring! 🚀

What does it really mean to age well?In our latest episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Dr. T...
02/27/2026

What does it really mean to age well?

In our latest episode of GeriEvidence, Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is joined by Dr. Tricia Woo and Dr. Jasmine Mah, for a practical, myth-busting conversation on healthy aging. They cover when to see a geriatrician, common misconceptions about aging, and evidence-based strategies to protect brain health, mobility, and independence.

🎧 Listen now

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gerievidence/id1824522983?i=1000751954699
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OE4bJEsOaXk9ueJo4dYpy?si=d7720fa394244b44
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/4c7b1241-293f-4430-9f99-f71ee4a95ee8/episodes/5caa8307-133f-4566-8049-8a45759dcb80/gerievidence-5-top-tips-to-age-well-from-a-geriatrician

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