https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/ en https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/03/07/how-you-can-help-older-australians-avoid-frailty University of Adelaide researchers are seeking participants from the City of Charles Sturt to adapt an intervention program to help Australians avoid becoming frail as they age. March 07 2024 Johnny von Einem https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2024/03/07/how-you-can-help-older-australians-avoid-frailty https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/why-dont-larger-dogs-live-as-long-as-smaller-breeds Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer. April 11 2023 Jessica Stanley https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2023/04/11/why-dont-larger-dogs-live-as-long-as-smaller-breeds https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/07/11/increased-movement-leads-to-better-outcomes-for-aged-care-residents University of Adelaide researchers have found that aged care residents who move more and interact with their environment are more likely to live longer, have fewer falls and have a higher quality of life. July 11 2022 Lee Gaskin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/07/11/increased-movement-leads-to-better-outcomes-for-aged-care-residents https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/05/17/safeguarding-laws-in-the-spotlight The independent South Australian Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the University of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its independent review of the state’s laws regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. May 17 2022 Crispin Savage https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/05/17/safeguarding-laws-in-the-spotlight https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/03/03/ageing-in-place-successfully-could-be-all-about-where-you-live Research from the University of Adelaide has shown that neighbourhood characteristics – from the location of medical services and how much green space there is, to the number of people involved in volunteer activities - can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home. March 03 2022 Michele Ann Nardelli https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/03/03/ageing-in-place-successfully-could-be-all-about-where-you-live https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/01/10/older-australians-beat-the-heat-at-home Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South Australians to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter. January 10 2022 Kelly Brown https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2022/01/10/older-australians-beat-the-heat-at-home https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2019/09/12/first-frailty-map-highlights-service-need An online interactive map, which shows for the first time where Australia’s frail and pre-frail people live today and in the future, will help plan services for healthy ageing. September 12 2019 Crispin Savage https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2019/09/12/first-frailty-map-highlights-service-need