Florence is a Senior Research Associate at at the University of East Anglia, Norwich, where she works on a variety of projects in health research. She is particularly passionate about hydration in older adults who are at increased risk of dehydration due to physiological and congnitive changes. Florence's research has involved working with stakeholders to develop a Drinks Diary that some care home residents can use to monitor their fluid intake. As part of the UEA Hydrate group, she worked with care staff, residents and their family members to develop a toolkit used by care staff to support hydration in care homes. she see's herself as blessed in many ways and believes in giving back to her community. As such, she volunteers to support others in her local church and with a national listening service.