Lorna Prendergast
Australian dementia researcher and activist
About Lorna Prendergast
Born 1929. Lorna Prendergast is an Australian researcher, switchboard operator and librarian.
Lorna Prendergast is an Australian dementia researcher and activist. She graduated from the University of Melbourne with a master's degree in ageing in 2019, at the age of 90. After graduating, she began trials on music therapy as a treatment for dementia. She was named to the BBC's 100 Women in 2020 and was a nominee for Australian of the Year in 2021.
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Who is Lorna Prendergast?
Australian dementia researcher and activist
When was Lorna Prendergast born?
Lorna Prendergast was born in 1929 in Victoria.
What is Lorna Prendergast's occupation?
Lorna Prendergast is a researcher, switchboard operator and librarian.
What nationality is Lorna Prendergast?
Lorna Prendergast is Australian.
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