Elissa is an Accredited Sports Scientist (Level 2), an Associate Professor at Curtin University in Western Australia and the Harken-Brightwater Fellow at Brightwater Care Group. Elissa’s research focuses on helping older adults to live independently at home for as long as they choose, through healthy living strategies. She writes a monthly blog on health ageing and independent living which you can view at www.elissaburton.com. She is a current member of the AAG National Board.