McMaster University

Reference values and the psychometric properties of the Life-Space Assessment in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

The Life-Space Assessment (LSA) is a questionnaire that measures everyday mobility. It assesses the...

CLSA COVID-19 Brain Study – neuropsychological cohort and neuroimaging cohort

Our overarching goal is to better understand the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on...

Factors associated with increased chronic pain risk among Canadian veterans: Insights from Life After Service Study and Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Chronic pain, which lasts for more than three months, is a significant health concern...

Examining the relationship between health, transportation mobility, and social participation among older Canadians

Examining frailty in Canada from a population health perspective

Project Findings Frailty is a medical condition of reduced function and health in older...

Radiographic Evidence Study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (R.E.A.D. Study)

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in developed countries....

Evaluation of lateral spine images from dual X-ray absorptiometry machines for abdominal aortic calcification

This project will establish an international research collaborations for the Automated Abdominal Aortic Calcification...

Understanding Two-Spirit aging and informing Two-Spirit inclusion in the CLSA: Informing the Two-Spirit evolution of the Indigenous peoples self-identity module in the CLSA

We are working in collaboration with the Two-Spirit Program of the Community Based Research...

Defining and understanding healthy aging among Canadian adults: a longitudinal analysis of data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging

Aging is a complex, dynamic and heterogeneous process. Emphasis is often put on disease...

Investigating the links between cardiovascular risk factors, retinal vascular changes, and cardiovascular events in the CLSA

Studying retinal vascular changes is advantageous for assessing an individual’s small vessel health for...

Investigating the associations between income and transition to seniors’ housing relative to other supported living options

As the population ages, the demand for housing for seniors, including retirement homes, assisted...

Investigating novel targets and inflammatory pathways of cognitive decline in the CLSA

Dementia is a brain condition which causes problems with thinking and memory. It gets...