Healing in Later Life

Why do wounds heal more slowly in some older adults, and what can we do about it?

We are following adults over 70 for six weeks after surgery, measuring wound healing alongside nutrition and activity. Recruitment is closed and the team is now analysing the results.

Updates

1 September 2026
Six-week follow-up is complete for everyone. The spring newsletter explains what happens next.
10 December 2025
Recruitment closed with 86 participants.