Research
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The risk facing Australia’s ‘cardiac outback’
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You should be alarmed: can older people escape a fire?
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World-first ‘Master of Breast Cancer’ academic cautions women over 40
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Retirees set to own 55 percent of superannuation assets by 2032 — what does that mean?
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How texting has enhanced our loved ones’ aged care experience
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Chess and crossword puzzles keep dementia risk in check
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The common culprits of elder abuse revealed in ‘No More Shame’ research
Caution: this Talking Aged Care article contains references to elder abuse -
National Diabetes Week 2023: the Great Debates
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Three people, 20 years of work: prostate cancer treatment in Queensland
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Researchers break new ground in Parkinson’s disease treatment
As a person ages, their likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease increases exponentially — the prognosis,... -
New study shows daily aspirin use poses a risk to older adults
Anaemia is commonly experienced by older adults, potentially affecting overall function and increasing fatigue,... -
New Victorian funding for medications, mental health and mobility
Older people can also decline in mobility, thinking skills and the ability to care for themselves when in hospital,... -
Virtual aquariums deliver delight to people with dementia
When you wish upon a star, see a fish in new VR, makes no difference who you are… -
‘We Need to Talk About Ageing’ author Melissa Levi offers advice
David McManus, journalist with Talking Aged Care, speaks with Clinical Psychologist and author of ‘We Need to Talk... -
Study finds significant mortality link between dementia and colorectal cancer
Dementia is the leading cause of death in women in Australia and the second cause of death in men. -
Aussie unis and Silverchain partner to reduce loneliness and dementia symptoms
The Fellowship will expand upon a successful pilot program that Dr Samtani and his team co-designed with Dementia... -
Three-quarters of WHO Member States fail to reach dementia targets
Global advocacy federation Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is leading the charge on calls to extend the Global... -
How to make a safer home for an older person
Nowadays, the idea of getting “put into a home” isn’t really ideal for older people living in Australia. It’s... -
Are you benefiting from economic inflation?
If you’re one of the 74 percent of the population over 65 years old who owns a home without a mortgage, you’re... -
Are older people spending more than they can afford to?
Peak advocacy body for older Australians, Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia, released the third annual State of the...