Lauren Kane

For the next few weeks we will be sharing practical resources for fracture prevention in home and longterm care. These have been produced by the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy for Long-Term Care in collaboration Geras Centre for Aging Research.

Congratulations Aastha 👏🏼

Congratulations to Geras trainees, @AasthaRelan and Afeef Vehra, CIHR #CanTapTalent awardees attending the 2025 Clinical Trials Training Summit in Vancouver! The training summit brings together leaders to advance clinical trial innovation in Canada & beyond 🇨🇦 #ClinicalTrials #ResearchInnovation

🗓️ Join us Feb 14 at 12 PM EST for a webinar on clinical strategies to prevent fractures in frail older adults with speakers, @dr_alexandrap & Dr. @SidFeldman1. 1 Mainpro+ Credit. Free registration: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

I am very proud of the team that put this incredible work together and a special thank you to the @GERAScentre for the opportunity to collaborate! I am proud to say this is my first publication and I could not have asked for a better group of researchers to do this with.

Do you work in long-term care? Join in Dec 13 for an @OntarioCollege workshop on pharmacological and non-pharmacological #fracture prevention recommendations for frail older adults in LTC. After active engagement in this program, participants will be better able to: 1. Assess fracture risk using #Fracture Risk Scale 2. Apply evidence-based recommendations for fracture prevention in #LTC 3. Recognize challenges and barriers to implement the recommendations Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Are you attending the Ontario Long-Term Care Clinicians (OLTCC) conference this weekend? Make sure to stop by the #Osteoporosis Strategy Table #105 and learn more about fracture prevention & resources. Loretta has lots of info for LTC staff, pens, and candy!

The Hamilton Coffee Club consists of a group of Hamilton citizens who live with #dementia and meet on a weekly basis for connecting and socializing. It is independent and self-run by people who live with dementia. Presently, the group is looking for a Volunteer Group Coordinator who has knowledge about dementia and to help with administrative tasks. If you are interested in volunteering with the HCC, please contact Deb Naylor. Email: Debs.dawn@gmail.com

Want to prevent #fractures as you age? Optimal exercises include muscle strengthening, balance exercises, functional training, and moderate to vigorous physical activity. Good posture matters too! Check out easy-to-follow videos & resources here: gerascentre.ca/our-guidelines…

Congratulations to @McMasterSCCE Geras Resarch Coop Student Sophia Matarazzo on receiving a $6000 sMAP #CREATE @McMasterU undergraduate scholarship for her work on augmented reality! Your hard work and dedication are truly inspiring - reach for the stars👩‍⚕️✨

As a proud member of CABHI’s Community of Innovation, @GerasCentre is dedicated to research benefiting older adults! @CABHI_innovates Impact Report is out, featuring #GERASdance showcasing leadership in aging & brain health innovations for Canada’s National Dementia Strategy🧠 💃 ✨ Dive into the report: bit.ly/3Ylw2LE

We are pleased to announce that the GERAS DANCE team has received a @CIHR_IRSC project grant for a 3-year RCT to study the impact of the #GERASdance program on physical performance in older adults living with frailty 💃🕺✨ bit.ly/GERASDANCE Thanks to all our research funders @MIRAMcMaster, @HamHealth, @CABHI__, @AGEWELL_NCE & our fabulous partners @ymcahbb, @GenevieveLea, @MacHealthICE, fitness professionals, and older adults for their time and expertise. From GERAS DANCE co-creators Dr. @p_hewston, Dr. @Kennedy_CCK, Dr. @GeorgeIoannidis & Dr. @dr_alexandrap! ⭐️

Identifying individuals at high risk of #fracture is crucial to preventing severe consequences of bone disease. Assessing fracture risk enables timely interventions for effective prevention & treatment. Learn more RE: Fracture Risk Scale: gerascentre.ca/our-guidelines…

Hip fractures in the frail elderly can cause long-term pain, loss of mobility, reduced quality of life, and can contribute to mortality. Fractures can be prevented! ​​ See here for #GRADE supported Guidelines: gerascentre.ca/bone-health/os…

Thrilled to have the #GERASdance Bollywood team join the Defy Dementia - TMU 50+ Festival for an energizing exercise break today! The inspiring panel discussion featured Dr. Allison Sekuler (@asek47), Dr. Tricia Woo (@GERAScentre @MacDeptMed), and Ron Beleno (@rb33canada) sharing his caregiving journey! 🧠 💃 🕺

Today we visited the Dementia Experience at @niagaracollege College pop up at St Peter’s Hospital — an eye-opening journey. Using #sensory tools and research-based instruction to temporarily alter participants' physical and sensory abilities. A powerful way to understand and empathize with those living with dementia ✨ #DementiaAwareness

Check out our video series exploring the #Fracture Risk Scale, with insights from Dr. @SidFeldman1 and allied health experts. How do we approach talking to family members about fracture risk and goals of care? 👉vimeo.com/932143196?shar…

Congratulations to Dr. @GeorgeIoannidis featured in @HamHealthSci Share! Our @CIHR_IA #FitJoints RCT aims to enhance recovery outcomes for older patients undergoing hip or knee replacements through #evidencebased prehabilitation strategies: regular exercise 🏃‍♂️, optimized nutrition 🥗, and improved medication management 💊 Learn more: hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/share/fitjoint…

We're excited to share another outstanding MAPS-B paper by Geras Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. Isabel B. Rodrigues (@Rodrigues_IB). Don't miss it – take a look below! 👇

Join us in celebrating #SeniorsMonth with a #free 3-month virtual membership to Y@HOME+ with GERAS DANCE and a free 1-week pass to your local Y*! Use code HEALTHY-AGING at ymcahome.ca/geras-healthy-…… @ymcahbb 💃🕺