Ngaire Kerse

Professor Ngaire Kerse is a distinguished faculty member at Newcastle University specializing in geriatric research, with primary focus on the health and well-being of older adults through the Life and Living in Advanced Age: A Cohort Study in New Zealand (LiLACS NZ). Her work centers on longitudinal investigations of Māori and non-Māori New Zealanders aged 80+ years, addressing critical challenges in aged care and healthy aging.

Her research interests include:

• Physical activity measurement and mobility in residential care settings
• Nutritional requirements and dietary patterns in advanced age
• Cognitive impairment and vascular contributions to dementia
• Sedentary behaviour assessment using digital technology
• Falls prevention interventions for long-term care residents
• Application of wearable devices for real-world health monitoring

Analysis of Professor Kerse's 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) reveals consistent methodological rigor through longitudinal cohort studies, multi-country collaborations, and systematic meta-analyses. Her work demonstrates strong integration of digital health technologies with traditional geriatric research, particularly evident in the LiLACS NZ cohort. Key thematic trends include the interplay between physical activity, nutrition, and health outcomes in the very old, with increasing emphasis on technology-enabled measurement tools and evidence-based interventions for residential care settings.