Research News

Support for caregivers of older adults with dementia

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada. Did you know caregivers of older adults with dementia and multiple chronic conditions can find support online? Read More

Falls are preventable

“Falls are preventable,” says Professor Maureen Markle-Reid of the McMaster University School of Nursing and a director with the Agi... Read More

New research aims to help prepare families caring for people with dementia for end-of-life decisions

The death of a loved one is always hard, but when family caregivers are not prepared for it, it can make the final decisions very difficult. Read More

Social assistance plan isn’t for the people

The Ford government is not for the people. At least not for the young people I work with, writes Naomi Thulien. Opinion piece published in the Hamilt... Read More

New publication looks at cannabis use and depression

Study found that women who reported using cannabis reported higher levels of distress than their male counterparts. Read More

Federal health minister announces research on gender-based violence

Two federal cabinet ministers came to McMaster University this month to announce a grant for research evaluating positive parenting initiatives, in a drive to help end gender-based violence. Read More