I graduated with a Diploma in Physiotherapy in 1989, and subsequently read for a Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontology & Geriatrics (Melit.) from which I graduated in 1999.  In 2001, I graduated with a Master in Geriatrics and Gerontology (Melit.), having presented my dissertation entitled “Abuse within a Chronic Care Institutional Setting for Older Persons in Malta.”  In 2016, I graduated from the University of Nottingham with a PhD in Rehabilitation and Ageing.  In my PhD project, “Physical Restraint Use within Long Term Care Settings in Malta”, I studied physical restraint use and associated autonomy issues.
I have been working in the field of Geriatrics since 1992.   I also occupied the post of Manager Allied Health Services within the Department of Active Ageing and Community Care.  I also performed duties related to quality assurance of care homes for the older persons with the local Social Care Standards Authority.
Currently I am a lecturer within the Department of Gerontology and Dementia Studies, at the University of Malta.  I lecture students reading for the (1) Higher Diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics, (2) Master in Gerontology and Geriatrics and (3) Master in Ageing and Dementia Studies.  I also supervise post-graduate students in their Master projects.
Areas of research include, elder abuse, physical restraint, residential care settings and social aspects of dementia.