Gilbrea Centre
@GilbreaCentre
The Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging | McMaster University | Hamilton, ON | Aiming to improve the lives of older adults through research, teaching & outreach
Just in time for Senior’s Month, we are proud to announce the release of the 2024 MIRA and Labarge Annual Report. Discover highlights from the past year as MIRA continues to drive innovation and impact in aging research both locally and globally. Report: mira.mcmaster.ca/news-events/20…
#THANKYOUSOMUCH to all the older adults, staff and students who worked with us this past year! Your dedication and collaboration made all the difference. Could not have accomplished all that we did without you 👏👏👏
The Gilbrea Centre is excited to host Viivi Korpela, visiting doctoral student from the University of Jyväskylä and MITACS visiting scholar Dr. Shahinoor Akter from La Trobe University. We're thrilled to be hosting and working with you both! #welcome
✨Come check out our booth at the Senior Kick Off today! 👀 Exciting things are happening @GilbreaCentre , and we’d love to share them with you. Stop by and say hi! 👋#SeniorKickOff2025 #SeniorFair #socail #Research #Community #Connection
The 2025 #AgeFriendlyHamilton #Seniorskickoff is off to a great start at Carmen’s today! Thanks to all who joined us to celebrate seniors in @cityofhamilton @GilbreaCentre @unitedwayhh @GoodShepherdHam @GERAScentre
📢HAPPENING TOMORROW! The Gilbrea Centre is #excited to have a booth at the #SeniorKickOff2025 at Carmen’s Event Centre, located at 1520 Stonechurch Road, Hamilton 10am-3pm. We're excited to share our research, opportunities, connect with all the wonderful older adults who attend
The participants of @GilbreaCentre 's 'tech club' research project for older adults (55+), people living with dementia and care partners are now streaming machines watching movies, Tv shows and more on Kanopy
This morning was @USaskCCRAH Open House, and the RaDAR team was pleased to host multiple groups of visitors through the RRMC to learn more about our work, including the Honorable Lori Carr, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. @USaskMed
A HUGE #Thankyou to Viivi Korpela for sharing your insights and expertise with us today! Your research on "Digital citizenship in later life: Finnish older adults navigating digital skills, support & social expectations" was inspiring, engaging and we truly appreciate your time.
Exploring how social disparities influence health as we age, Social BEACON has been awarded $2M from @CIHR_IRSC, @CIHR_IA. Learn more about the initiative, led by MIRA’s Scientific Director and @CLSA_ELCV PI Dr. Parminder Raina below. Full story: ow.ly/miPe50W2BjF
📢HAPPENING TOMORROW‼️We're excited to host Viivi Korpela, visiting doctoral student at the Centre of Excellence in Research on Ageing and Care at the University of Jyväskylä. Hope to see you all at her hybrid seminar tomorrow June 3rd 10:30am-11:30am or bit.ly/4j8xHLx
Gilbrea is excited to invite you all to a hybrid seminar by Viivi Korpela called "Digital citizenship in later life: Finnish older adults navigating digital skills, support & social expectations" on June 3rd 10:30am-11:30am EST bit.ly/4j8xHLx or in person in LRW 1003
The participants of @GilbreaCentre 's 'tech club' research project for older adults (55+), people living with dementia and care partners can't stop making playlists. They all have a PhDs in Aux-cordology after todays session learning how to use Spotify! 🎧🎶
This mama Canada Goose has been safely protecting her eggs last few weeks in a large planter on 5th floor patio at Central Library. Babies have now hatched 💗 and they are very tiny and cute!!! Bird Control Services has securely transported the family to #HamOnt's Bayfront Park.
🚀 Big news, our latest newsletter is out! Filled with updates on our team, research projects, student group, publications and more. 👀Check it out on our website: gilbrea.mcmaster.ca/spring-2025-ne… #Newsletter #StayInformed #researchUpdate #thankyou
Gilbrea is excited to have Fatimah Alfaraj, an undergraduate student in Aging & Society specializing in Mental Health & Addictions working with us over the summer! Fatimah will be working as a Research Assistant under the supervision of @nicoledalmer on Death Cafes and Literacy
The @GilbreaStudent walked today at IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's Society. #Thankyou to everyone who walked and raised money to support the local Alz Soc. Every step helps fund vital programs through the Alzheimer Society. Let’s make a difference together! 💜
Tomorrow is the day - members of @GilbreaStudent Group will be walking in the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's - join us or support the team using the following link: support.alzheimer.ca/site/TR?team_i… #IGWalkForAlz #Dementia #fundraising
Sharing a new research project @GallisV and I are starting together! #aquamation agingindata.ca/projects/from-…
🔔 One month remaining to contribute to our Special Issue "The Role of Hospitality in Ageing and Longevity: A New Frontier for Ageing in Place and Senior Living" 🔗mdpi.com/journal/jal/sp… 👨🎓Guest Editor: Thorsten Merkle 🗓️Deadline: 30 June 2025