Older Australians need to consider home modifications sooner
Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure […]
Preventing falls in adults
Australian-first research to prevent falls in middle-aged and younger-older adults is taking place in South Australia. The study, supported by leading aged care provider ACH Group, […]
Slowly, steadily finding clues to ageing and cancer cure
New research into the genome of the world famous giant tortoise, Lonesome George, provides extraordinary insights into the species’ large size, ability to live up to […]
Star alumni shine brightly on world stage
Nine outstanding Flinders University graduates across a wide spectrum of professions form an impressive group of enterprising and innovative thought-leaders to be acknowledged in the University’s […]
Roadmap shows older people having time of their lives
A national report launched in Canberra by the Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt shows how rapid and continuous growth of new technologies is radically transforming the lives […]
Lecturers share their passion in writing
Fascinating insights into South Australia’s Italian community – and Easter passion plays in the Philippines – are the subjects of new Flinders University publications.
Lowering the barriers for ageing migrants
A Flinders conference will address cultural and linguistic barriers that adversely affect access to legal, health and financial services for ageing migrants.
National research in ageing conference at Flinders Victoria Square
Researchers from across Australia will gather at Flinders, Victoria Square, on Monday 24 November for the 13th National Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) Conference, 2014.
Ageing not all bad news
A forum explores the challenges for South Australia’s ageing population.