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Up to 94 percent of older Australians aren’t meeting these health recommendations — are you?
Fueling your body with healthy foods as you age could help reduce your risk of bowel cancer -
Almost 95 percent of Aussie adults are worried about aged care costs — can you afford it?
Planning during retirement could help ensure you can afford aged care if you need it -
With limited time left, 40,000 Australians miss out on suitable care
How important is palliative care and how can access be improved in rural areas? -
Why the 2024 – ‘25 Federal Budget has concerned advocates of older people
How will older Australians benefit from funding allocations announced in this year’s Federal Budget? -
What older Aussies want from the 2024–’25 Federal Budget
Organisations supporting older Australians have voiced concerns and recommendations for the upcoming Federal Budget -
Experts explained what the best gift is for seniors on Mother’s Day
This simple idea could make a big difference in your loved one’s lives -
Older Australians face a growing concern: do you know enough?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has recently released data indicating that Australia needs to learn more... -
Could the colder months be more dangerous for older Australians?
Many Australians are aware of dangers related to extreme heat, but understanding the risks of being too cold is equally... -
The fallout from losing friends and how treatment tackles it
How treatment could help you recover from the loss of a loved one -
How attitudes towards veterans have changed over the last 50 years
Why is ANZAC Day important to commemorate? -
Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia?
The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think -
What they don’t tell you when becoming an aged care nurse
Some of the roles of a nurse in aged care may seem unexpected -
Australian Government looking for fewer quality standards in proposed Aged Care Act
Changes to the quality standards are proposed in the new Aged Care Act -
Experts stress that financial help means independence for life
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Aged Care Act delayed — who will be impacted?
In 2022 – ‘23, expenditure on aged care was approximately $1,000 per person per annum and is projected to grow —... -
Expert attacked for encouraging vulnerable Aussies to get vaccinated
Should you get the flu vaccine this year? -
Why Nintendo nurtures people with Parkinson’s
A classic video game console has found a new audience in Australia’s aged care recipients! -
‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset
There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have... -
Why women are more likely to have osteoporosis
Improving your diet and increasing exercise could reduce your risk of osteoporosis -
How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW
Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians
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