Measuring more than recovery: new healthcare tool for older Australians
Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalisations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure if […]
New national framework for older Australians
Researchers from the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) Research Centre at SAHMRI and Flinders University have led the development of a new national framework to improve […]
MRFF drives better mental health at home for older Australians
Award-winning mental health initiative Talking Mental Health will be scaled up thanks to a $5 million Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) grant recognising the strength, impact and significance of its potential […]
Preparing for catastrophic fire danger days a challenge for many older Australians
Most older Australians recently surveyed by Flinders University would not follow the Country Fire Services’ advice regarding catastrophic fire danger days. “With bushfires expected to become […]
COVID-19 transformed road safety for older Australians
Older Australians have taken more risks when driving on roads since the introduction of COVID-19 lockdowns, as a result of decreasing travel volumes and congestion around […]
Machine learning can help predict frailty in Australians
Machine learning could be the key component in developing effective early screening systems identifying frailty in middle aged and older Australians. With increasing evidence showing physiological […]
Neighbourhood links to health and wellbeing
People who live in safer, cleaner and friendly neighbourhoods experience higher levels of health and wellbeing as they age.