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Open AccessAssociations between social networks, cognitive function, and quality of life among older adults in long-term care
Having rich social networks is associated with better physical and cognitive health, however older adults entering long-term care may experience an increased risk of social isolation and consequent negative im...
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Open Access“Provided a window on the world and lessened my feeling of isolation”: older adults’ perceived COVID-19 impact and technology use in Australia during recurrent lockdowns
An informed understanding of older adults’ perceptions of the impact (positive or negative) of recurrent COVID-19 long lockdowns is important for the development of targeted interventions and resources for fut...
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Open AccessCorrection: Cross-sectional survey of attitudes and beliefs towards dementia risk reduction among Australian older adults
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Open AccessCross-sectional survey of attitudes and beliefs towards dementia risk reduction among Australian older adults
Little is known about what drives older adults’ motivation to change their behaviour and whether that is associated with their personal dementia risk profile. Our aims were to (i) understand what sociodemograp...
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Open AccessThe use of predictive fall models for older adults receiving aged care, using routinely collected electronic health record data: a systematic review
Falls in older adults remain a pressing health concern. With advancements in data analytics and increasing uptake of electronic health records, develo** comprehensive predictive models for fall risk is now p...
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Open AccessA national survey on COVID-19 second-wave lockdowns on older adults’ mental wellbeing, health-seeking behaviours and social outcomes across Australia
The impact of severe second lockdown measures on older adults’ wellbeing is unknown. We aimed to (i) identify the impact of the second lockdown that resulted from the second wave of COVID-19 cases on older Aus...
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Open AccessQuality of life measurement in community-based aged care – understanding variation between clients and between care service providers
Measuring person-centred outcomes and using this information to improve service delivery is a challenge for many care providers. We aimed to identify predictors of QoL among older adults receiving community-ba...
