Sharon has worked for 50 years in the area of ageing at the interface of education and training, clinical practice and research. She developed special interests in caring for those living with dementia, as well as end of life issues and end of life decision making for older people and is published in these areas. The final 15 years of her career were spent passionately working in Aboriginal Health and Ageing Research translating research into practical resources and outcomes for Aboriginal communities.
Sharon is a life member of the AAG and co convenor of the Older Members Group (OMG)