A new study launched by the Menzies Health Institute Queensland Australian Aged Care Technologies Collaborative aims to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of care of older adults in ageing services through technology.
This national survey study hopes to gain a better understanding of the experiences of people living with dementia and their families and friends in the face of a crisis which may influence future policy direction and planning of services to improve care.
The Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration, led by the National Ageing Research Institute, is conducting a research project on grief and its effects on quality of life and healthcare use in older people.
Professor Bob Knight at the University of Southern Queensland and Psychology Honours student Kay Mattingley are inviting people 18 years of age and older living in Australia to participate in a survey about accessibility of mental health services.