Under-diagnosis of osteoporosis a risk for older Australians
The prevalence and under-diagnosis of osteoporosis among older Australians and the associated risks are among the...
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Victoria one step closer to voluntary assisted dying law
History is being made in Victoria following the Legislative Assembly’s vote this morning, which saw the passing of the... -
Health insurance reforms to help seniors
A number of reforms to private health insurance have been announced by the federal government with the aim to make... -
Silent disco does wonders for seniors and those with dementia
What once began as a post-graduate study and fundraising idea has grown to be an unmissable weekly activity with... -
Singers use power of song to Beat Parkinson’s
Researchers at Griffith University’s Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre are hoping to reduce the effects of... -
World’s first holographic doctor technology unveiled
Health care professionals will soon be able to visit clients in holographic form following the unveiling of new... -
Longevity and loneliness biggest risks for older Australian women
The extent of concern over longevity and increased loneliness of older Australians has surfaced following the release of... -
Assistance dogs for hearing impaired seniors at risk
Hearing dogs have improved the quality of life for seniors who are deaf or hard of hearing, minimising the impediments... -
Exploring the link between loneliness, social isolation and mental health in seniors
This week, 7 – 14 October, is Mental Health Week, and with it comes a much needed discussion about mental health... -
LASA Congress aims to lead the way
Australia’s ageing population, the future of aged care and its growth are set to be the talk of the town when the Gold... -
Health and wellbeing of unpaid carers a growing concern
With an estimated value of $60.3 billion each year, there is no doubt that Australia’s population of unpaid carers... -
Palliative care improved with the help of a checklist
Researchers from Calvary and Australian Catholic University have come together to research, study and create a checklist... -
The essential nutrient for healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY – With Australia’s ageing population steadily increasing, the nutrition of older Australians... -
More support sought to provide dogs to those living with dementia
After three successful years of providing Australians living with dementia and their families with assistance dogs, the... -
Twins are key to unlocking the brain’s genetic blueprint
Almost ten years of using sets of identical and non-identical twins aged over 65 for researching the influence of genes... -
Dementia revealed as leading cause of death for Australian women
The impact of dementia on Australian society is once again in the spotlight following a new report released by the... -
New avenue of research for Parkinson’s and other brain disorders
Researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) are set to pave the way into a new... -
Home care complaints on the rise
The release of the 2016-17 Aged Care Complaints Commissioner’s annual report has revealed that not only are more... -
Gap in care leaves hip fracture patients at risk
The fiscal and human cost of hip fractures among older Australians and New Zealanders, and the gap in their care, has... -
Hearing health inquiry report raises issues
A number of issues have been raised and recommendations put forward in a recently released hearing health inquiry... -
Home Care Packages fall short according to data report
The release of the Home Care Packages Program Data Report by Government has been welcomed by aged care peak bodies and...
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