Dr Kim van Schooten has co-led efforts to capture accurate falls data and recommend strategies to prevent falls in older people living in long-term care settings (LTC).
A recent study has highlighted an important link between how older people perceive their neighbourhood and their levels of physical activity.
A new study into the health service use of carers have has offered valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by this group.
Institute member Dr Craig Sinclair has led work to address the key challenges in Advance Care Planning (ACP) in Australia.
ACP is a process that enables a person to plan for their future medical treatment and other care, for a time when they are not competent to make, or communicate, decisions for themselves. Whilst inherently an important consideration for older people, ACP is an important process for individuals and families across the life course.
A recent study has identified a range of barriers which impede community engagement in dementia risk-reduction behaviours across the lifespan.
Professor Kaarin Anstey has developed a research brief providing an overview of new research that provides accurate tools for assessing safety risk and programs to maintain driver skills for as long as possible.
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As Australia's prison population continues to age, there is a pressing need to address under-detected cognitive decline faced by this often-overlooked group.
A recent breakthrough has seen the development of a tool specifically designed to assess fall risk in older workers.
Falls among older people in Australia pose a significant public health concern. According to recent data, falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations among older adults in the country. As the ageing workforce continues to grow worldwide, ensuring the safety and well-being of older workers has become a growing priority. In Australia, the issue of falls among older employees has gained significant attention.