The Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) Initiative
The Emerging Researchers in Ageing (ERA) is a higher education initiative which exists to provide support and encouragement to students undertaking research higher degrees in the field of human ageing in Australia, by offering them opportunities to network and collaborate with their peers, senior academics and policy makers within Australia and internationally. Read more ...
The National Emerging Researchers in Ageing Survey II can be accessed HERE
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Feb
2
2012
Alzheimer’s Australia established the Consumer Dementia Research Network (CDRN) in 2010 in order to facilitate consumer involvement in research and knowledge translation. This network represents an exciting and innovative approach to consumer engagement in dementia research and knowledge translation.
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Jan
24
2012
The removal of barriers to the continued labour force participation of mature age Australians is an important policy priority - and one that carries significant weight when considering the demographic and labour supply futures for Australia.
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Jan
24
2012
Currently, there are 35 million people worldwide living with dementia, and as the population ages this is predicted to reach over 100 million by 2050. The estimated worldwide costs of dementia in 2010 were US$604 billion, and this cost is expected to increase by 85% by 2030. The economic and social impact of dementia on health care systems and on family carers makes it the major health challenge of
this century.
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Jan
19
2012
Exercising in front of the TV with video games may be better than traditional exercise alone.
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Jan
19
2012
An Australian researcher is studying whether herbs can improve brain function as people age.
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