Age with optimism and live longer
Australia’s oldest study of ageing shows that optimism is proving to be a good indicator for longevity.
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.
Oldest-old women less happy with husbands
Having a husband in old age doesn’t necessarily make a woman happy, research from Flinders University reveals.
Perceptions trick memory
An inflated sense of memory function in people with dementia may influence their likelihood of seeking help.
Respect your elders, says Flinders Professor
Policy and programs aside, dispelling the myths about older people is key to creating an age-friendly state, says Flinders University Psychologist and Gerontologist Professor Mary Luszcz.