Older Aussies use an AI assistant to better manage their diabetes
IPAN researchers are testing how common household AI assistants can help older Australians to help manage type two diabetes, with promising results.
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Am I too old to build muscle? What science says about sarcopenia and building strength later in life
Experts in muscle loss, A/Prof David Scott and Prof Robin Daly, say it's never too late to start weight training and protect yourself against sarcopenia.
Getting nutrition right for older adults in care
Dietitians involved in research can make a difference in many lives by working towards better nutrition outcomes at scale. Professor Judi Porter aims to improve nutrition and sustainability for older adults in hospitals and aged care settings.
Midlife diet could help you eat your way to a healthy brain
People who eat a healthy diet during middle age have a larger brain volume than those with less healthy diets new research reveals, suggesting food choices in midlife may reduce the risk of dementia and other degenerative brain disorders as we age.
Australians tell us what they want in parks and playgrounds
A major national study into suburban parks and playgrounds has identified a wish-list of features that meet the needs of various user groups.
Preventing falls in older adults
Evidence shows that exercise and nutrition interventions can manage the risk of older adults suffering falls. IPAN experts explain how.
Use it or rapidly lose it: how to keep up strength training in lockdown
If you’re among the millions in lockdown, ask yourself: when was the last time you did some strength training?
Nuts are brain-boosting food for older adults
Eating a moderate amount of nuts is linked to better cognitive performance in older adults, new research has shown.
Deakin University wins MRFF grant for a 4-year Tele-health study to reduce falls and fracture risk
Researchers from IPAN have secured $1.4 million under the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund to conduct a world-first trial on the role of telehealth.
Let’s not forget the bones of the problem: Osteoporosis is not just a disease of the frail older adult
In Australia alone, it is estimated that 1.2 million people are affected by osteoporosis and an additional 6.3 million have weak bones (low bone density).