[Guide] Sharing Information with Older Adults: A Guide for Writing and Presenting in Clear Language

Practical strategies for researchers to improve clarity, accessibility, and engagement

This guide was developed in partnership with older adults, trainees, and researchers at the McMaster Collaborative for Health and Aging. It is designed to help researchers create impactful documents and presentations for older adult audiences and reflects a shared commitment to communication that is clear, inclusive, and respectful.

Communicating clearly takes practice, and the strategies in this guide can be used at every stage of the research and knowledge mobilization process.