This RDG will look at effective interventions for older women to build resilience and maintain independence in social activities. Improved physical function also addresses the possibility of being able to maintain a garden, earn income through work, and, because physical activity is associated with improved cognitive function, the work of the RDG also aligns with preventing memory loss. This RDG has the potential to counter ageist stereotypes by empowering women to actively participate in life.
The RDG will involve older women as co-creators, ensuring that their preferences, needs, and values are accounted for in the development and implementation of physical activity interventions.
For more information on this project, see Dr Meiring’s article on osteoarthritis research on the University of Auckland website.
Lead researcher: Dr Rebecca Meiring, Senior Lecturer and researcher in exercise physiology, physical activity and health, Department of Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Science