Transforming understanding of cognitive ageing: Bridging the lab-life gap. With Australia’s population rapidly ageing, keeping people happy and independent for longer is now a national priority. Good

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Transforming understanding of cognitive ageing: Bridging the lab-life gap. With Australia’s population rapidly ageing, keeping people happy and independent for longer is now a national priority. Good cognitive function lies at the heart of successful ageing, but we currently lack a clear understanding of the factors that influence how successfully, or not, older adults complete the complex activities that support and enhance their everyday lives. This project aims to use groundbreaking methods to deliver this understanding, and then develop resources that strengthen older adults' real-life function. In doing so, this Laureate expects to empower older people to stay socially connected, active in the workforce, and to live in their own homes well into their golden years, with social and economic benefits for us all.. Scheme: Australian Laureate Fellowships. Field: 5201 - Applied and Developmental Psychology. Lead: Prof Julie Henry