Improving the health of older Australians at risk of dementia - The role of physical function and exercise
Description: This fellowship will support novel research to examine whether exercise can improve the cognitive and physical health of individuals at risk of dementia such as those with Type 2 Diabetes or cognitive impairment. Outcomes are likely to delay the onset of dementia and enable older Australians at risk of dementia to maintain independence and improved quality of life.
Amount: A$533,100
Funding type: grant
Funder scheme: Boosting Dementia Research Grants - Boosting Dementia Research Leadership Fellowship
Start date: 2017-01-01
End date: 2020-12-31
Investigator: Michele Callisaya
Institution: University of Tasmania
Funded outputs count: 13
Funder award ID: 1135761
OpenAlex ID: G2864091398