The Institute draws together over 20 departments from within the university with active research interests in ageing and has a faculty membership of 50 researchers. There is an extremely diverse and innovative body of current and recent gerontological research within the university, including projects such as:
- The Cost Effectiveness of Exercise in the over 65s
- Loading Effects on Fracture Healing
- Good Practice in Hospital Care
- Dental Care in the Elderly
- Quality Assurance in Palliative Care
- Health Outcome Measures for Disabled Elderly People in Primary Care
- Well Being Amongst Family Caregivers
- Educational Preparation of Nurses to Meet the Needs of Older People and their Carers
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