MELBOURNE AGEING RESEARCH COLLABORATION
MARC research
MARC conducts a diverse research program. All MARC research projects involve multiple partners and representatives, including from our Community Advisory Panel, adopting a co-design approach.
RESEARCH THEMES
Five
PROJECTS SINCE 2014
19
19 research entries
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A co-designed intervention to improve safe access to outdoor spaces for people living in residential aged care
Aged care research · Healthy ageing research
A Pragmatic Approach to Developing Falls Prevention Interventions in a Hospital Setting
Falls and balance research · Hospital care research
DEFENDS: DEmentia Friendly EmergeNcy DepartmentS
Dementia research · Hospital care research
EMbRACE
Aged care research · Carers research
Grief in Older People and its Effect on Healthcare Use
Mental health research
IMPART: IMproving PAlliative care in Residential aged care using Telehealth
Aged care research · End of life care research · Technology research
Implementation Framework for Enabling Technology-Supported Aged Care at Home
Aged care research · Technology research
Improving clinical practice guidelines for older people: Considerations and recommendations
Healthy ageing research
Improving the Integration and Communication of End of Life Care Services – A Pilot Study
End of life care research
INFALLIBLE: Innovations to Prevent Falls through Mobility
Falls and balance research · Hospital care research · Physical activity research
Keeping wisdom at work: Creating conditions for a thriving ageing workforce
Healthy ageing research
PAHA: Preventing Avoidable Hospital Admissions for People with Dementia
Dementia research · Hospital care research
PG65+: A Training for Community Health Workers on Prolonged Grief in Older People
Mental health research
READY: Recognising Patients at Risk of Dying
End of life care research · Hospital care research
SCOUTT: SCOping the Use of Translation Technology
Cultural diversity research · Technology research
Short and sweet: Micro-learning for community home aged care workers
Aged care research
Strategies for Relatives online (START on-line)
Carers research · Dementia research · Mental health research
Wicking End of Life Collaborative
End of life care research
OUR THEMES
Five areas of ageing research.
Physical Activity and Healthy Ageing
Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to support health, mobility and independence as people age. MARC researchers investigate how exercise, movement and active lifestyles contribute to physical function, falls prevention, cognitive health and overall wellbeing in later life. This work helps identify practical approaches that support older adults to remain active, socially connected and engaged in their communities while reducing the risk of age-related decline.
Dementia and Cognitive Health
Maintaining cognitive health is an important aspect of ageing well. MARC’s dementia and cognitive health research explores factors that influence memory, thinking and brain health, while examining approaches that support people living with dementia and their families. Researchers investigate prevention, risk reduction, quality of life, care experiences and community support, contributing to evidence that informs dementia care, policy and practice.
Falls Prevention, Mobility and Balance
Falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults. Research in this area focuses on understanding the physical, environmental and behavioural factors that contribute to falls risk, as well as identifying effective interventions that improve balance, mobility and confidence. Findings from this work help inform evidence-based falls prevention programs and strategies that support safe and active ageing.
Mental Health and Social Wellbeing
Mental health, social connection and emotional wellbeing play a significant role in quality of life throughout later life. MARC researchers examine issues such as loneliness, resilience, community participation, social support and psychological wellbeing, recognising that healthy ageing extends beyond physical health. This research contributes to a broader understanding of the social and emotional factors that influence ageing and helps inform programs that support inclusion and wellbeing.
Health Services, Care and Ageing Policy
As Australia’s population ages, health and aged care systems face increasing complexity and demand. MARC’s research examines how services can be designed, delivered and improved to better support older people, their families and carers. Areas of focus include models of care, service quality, health economics, workforce capability, equity of access and policy development. This work helps ensure that health and aged care services are informed by evidence and responsive to the needs of an ageing population.
OUR PROJECTS
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Every MARC research project involves multiple partners and representatives, including members of our Community Advisory Panel.