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Resources & Tools

Download or access resources and tools to help you gain a better understanding of geroscience, aging and longevity. Access self-assessment tools, a suggested reading list and links to media including webinars, podcasts and more.

Resources & Downloads

Understanding your own health is a key step in applying the principles of geroscience to everyday life. Self-assessment tools can help you monitor factors linked to biological aging. Here are some suggested resources:

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The Hallmarks of Aging

The 12 Hallmarks of Aging represent key biological processes that drive aging and age-related diseases.

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ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People) – Canadian Adaptation

ICOPE is a WHO initiative aimed at improving care for older adults by focusing on intrinsic capacity—the combination of an individual's physical and mental capacities. Canada has adapted the ICOPE model to align with its own healthcare context and includes an application for self-assessment in development).

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Clinical Frailty Scale

Developed by Dalhousie University.

Access the Tool

Suggested Reading

For those interested in exploring the field of geroscience more deeply, a wide range of resources is available to expand your understanding of the science behind aging and longevity. Here are a few suggested readings that provide an overview of the Geroscience field.

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The Microbiome Master Key: Harness your Microbes to Unlock Whole-Body Healthy and Lifelong Vitality

by Brett Finlay and Jessica Finlay

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The Telomere Effect

Elizabeth Blackburn & Elissa Epel

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Ageless: The New Science of Getting Older Without Getting Old

by Andrew Steele

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Lifespan: Why We Age—and Why We Don’t Have To

by David A. Sinclair, PhD

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Webinars & Media

Hear from leaders in the Geroscience field through webinars, podcasts and other recorded media.

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[Webinar] Healthy Living and Aging with our Microbes

Dr. Brett Finlay

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[Webinar] The Stress Prescription: Ridding Toxic Stress and Using Daily Stress for Good

Dr. Elissa Epel

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[Webinar] – What is Geroscience? Dr. Felipe Sierra, International Advocate for Geoscience Explains for This Is Growing Old

Hear from Dr. Filipe Sierra – an internationally known research leader and advocate in the fields of geroscience and aging biology – on the emerging field of geroscience and the secrets to healthy aging.

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[Podcase] Geroscience: The New Frontier in Research and Clinical Care

Hear from Dr. Gustavo Duque, a leading expert in geroscience, as he delves into how this emerging field bridges the biology of aging with clinical practice.

Listen to the Podcast

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