Frailty detection – ‘a game changer’ for older Australians
A new report into frailty has not only highlighted the extent of the ‘invisible condition’ among older Australians,...
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It’s time to talk about death, dying and end-of-life care
There is a saying that in life, there are only two certainties – paying taxes and dying, but despite the... -
Training your brain can leave you less forgetful
Many people don’t realise that memory is like a muscle, it must be trained to stay strong. -
Collaboration creates change for older women at risk
Collaboration is proving key for two not-for-profit organisations who have teamed together for the month of January to... -
Big pharma calls it quits on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research
Criticisms are flowing from national and international peak bodies as they come to terms with the recent announcement by... -
Playground for seniors could be key feature in Age Friendly Suburbs
Canberra could soon become home to an Australian-first after the concept of a playground for seniors was introduced to... -
Palliative care patients in pain; new research says
Calls for “more vigilance” have been made following the release of a new study into palliative care in Australia... -
Pension recipients subject to new rules
Legislation boasting new rules and requirements for recipients of the Age Pension and Disability Support Pension (DSP)... -
Collaboration to create affordable AI for the elderly
An unlikely collaboration between American toy manufacturer Hasbro and Brown University is aiming to benefit ageing... -
New campaign sees ageing Australians take aim at ageism
Senior Australians could have a “key role” to play in breaking down ageism after a 2017 report revealed what is... -
A happy New Year starts with good health
Calls for all Australians to make brain health a priority in 2018 have come from one of the nation’s peak bodies for... -
Study points to potential for grandparents to prevent ageism
Spending quality time with grandparents could play a key role in reducing ageist attitudes in younger people according... -
Additional NDIS support has arrived for people living with younger onset dementia
The way people living with younger onset dementia access, understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance... -
Retirement living revamp around the corner for SA
Retirement living in South Australia is set to get a makeover from 1 January 2018 when changes to the State’s... -
Safe and smart technology helps seniors manage healthcare documents
SPONSORED STORY – Capturing and managing healthcare related documents is incredibly important for elderly people as... -
‘Tis the season to tackle loneliness and check in with older Australians
Families and friendship groups across the nation are being urged to use the upcoming Festive Season as a time to check... -
Latest home care data highlights need for urgent action
New data released by the Department of Health has raised concerns and led to calls for more to be done after it was... -
Animals warm the hearts and laps of aged care residents
The introduction of animals in aged care continues to be a growing trend across Australia with a number of aged care... -
Cash injection for regional palliative care specialists
Nine rural and regional areas in New South Wales will benefit from a $3.06 million investment to improve the care and... -
Collaboration creates consumer focused dementia guide
An ongoing partnership formed between aged care providers, allied health groups and government body National Health and... -
Research calls to redefine middle age
A new ‘middle age’ may be in the making after new research revealed that three quarters of Australians aged over 50...
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