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At NARI we believe older people's voices should be heard. We conduct rigorous translational research with and for older people. We actively seek ways to involve older people, people living with dementia and those caring for older people, in our research.

Here you can find out about current opportunities to participate in our research.

You can also find out about our research volunteer register to be notified of future opportunities.

Help researchers develop an early warning heat system for older people's homes

Griffith University researchers are seeking older Queenslanders to help trial an early warning heat system in the home.

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Researchers at Griffith University are partnering with older members of the community to develop an early warning heat system in the home to ensure they and others can continue to live at home safely and comfortably.

The Ethos project’s in-home solution will allow older people and carers to:

  • monitor heat exposure
  • identify risk in the home
  • respond to heat-associated risks.

The Ethos project is inviting older Queenslanders to register their interest in participating in the in-home trials of the early warning heat detection and response communication system during the 2023-2024 summer period.

For further information please visit the Ethos Project or download the flyer.

Ethos project flyer

Published: 23rd August, 2023

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Consultation about catheter care for older people in Victorian residential aged care homes

We are seeking key stakeholders in Victorian residential aged care homes, including residents, staff and managers to consult about catheter care.

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5-8% of people living in a residential aged care home have an indwelling catheter.

NARI's recent analysis of Victorian’s state-based Residential-in-Reach Services (RIRS) and an evaluation conducted by the Australian Centre for Evidence-Based Aged Care identified indwelling urinary catheter (IDC) care for aged care residents as a significant clinical risk. A better understanding of the challenges associated with IDCs and related care is needed to inform effective clinical governance systems.

This project seeks to obtain insights into the experience of living with an IDC in residential aged care homes and the barriers to receiving care. We are conducting consultations with key stakeholders in Victorian residential aged care homes, including residents, staff and managers.

Our aim is to better understand:

  • Residents' experiences of having an indwelling catheter
  • Staff members' experiences of caring for residents with catheters
  • Managers' experiences of minimising risks associated with catheter use

Our study will contribute to a person-centred and evidence-based approach to catheter use in Victorian residential aged care.

Register for this project here 

If you have any queries about the project, please contact Caitlin Tay: [email protected]

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Published: 9th August, 2023

Updated: 16th August, 2023

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GENIE: Online resources to support CALD family carers of people living with dementia

Find out how you can help develop GENIE - online resources to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) family carers of people living with dementia.

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The Global dEmeNtIa rEsources (GENIE) project is developing an online database of national and international evidence-based dementia resources to support Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) family carers of people living with dementia.

Do you want to contribute to Genie?

You can support our development by helping identifying good, evidence-based resources that are freely available online.

Professionals:

If you are a provider, researcher or health professional, and know of good, evidence-based dementia resource developed for CALD communities or in-language available online, please help by completing our online form.

Carers or community members:

Are you a carer or community member from a culturally and linguistically diverse background and have used/know of a good, evidence-based dementia resource developed for CALD communities or in-language available online, please help by completing our online form.

This project is funded by the Australian Association of Gerontology.

To learn more, please contact Dr Josefine Antoniades | [email protected]

Published: 5th May, 2022

Updated: 29th July, 2022

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