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Older Australians are invited to evaluate the government’s answer to isolation
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Researchers discover why some people’s brains aren’t impaired by ageing
Why do some people experience cognitive decline in later life whereas others appear fine? -
A scan may indicate your risk of dementia five to 10 years before symptoms develop
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, detailed... -
Rapid weight loss in older women linked to significant mortality risk
If someone close to you has lost a lot of weight, it might be time to check in with them or those with a duty of care. -
New hope for Australians with Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease can be a devastating diagnosis to receive as there are currently no treatments. However, new... -
How to attend Melbourne’s Care and Ageing Well Expo for free
The ACCPA Care & Ageing Well Expo is set to be a monumental event in Melbourne, featuring over 80 exhibitors and... -
The 40-page plan for palliative care reform in 2024 Federal Budget
Does Australia need to do more for palliative care in the upcoming Federal Budget? -
What happens to your pets when you die
Our furry friends are more than just pets. They are cherished members of our families. Ensuring their well-being becomes... -
Department of Health set to address ‘10 years of reform in only 10 days’ on February 2
The Department of Health and Aged Care will address the fallout from COVID-19 emergency telehealth measures on Friday. -
Major concerns raised with the Aged Care Act Exposure draft
Released on January 30, 2024, the Key Issues Paper assesses the government’s new Aged Care Act Exposure draft. Major... -
How a daily multivitamin dose may reduce the risk of dementia
As one ages, it’s a good idea to keep as healthy and active as possible. While many of us are familiar with the... -
How does ageing affect the ability to remember?
New research has revealed that memory disruptions could begin in middle age and last for a lifetime. -
When should I check with an older person about hot weather?
Hot suburbs mean higher electricity bills, more heatwave deaths and a blistering environment. When should you check in... -
PM shares tax cuts for ‘an aged care worker or a cleaner earning $50,000’
The majority of taxpayers are set to receive $804 dollars in added relief as of July 1, 2024. -
Cutting-edge treatment for ‘Australia’s national cancer’ available through PBS from February
A new and innovative treatment will become available to Australians and subsidised by the government as of February 1,... -
Removalists versus risks — moving later in life
If you’re moving out or moving in, the transport, physical ability and planning needed to coordinate a relocation... -
A gateway to fall prevention and healthy ageing
The Healthy Bones Australia 2023 report revealed half of all fractures are occurring in adults aged 50 – 69 years. -
Older people at risk of heart disorder from antipsychotic medications
Antipsychotic medications are often viewed as a last resort option for managing the aggressive symptoms of dementia, but... -
New tech to make hearing aids as popular as glasses for older Australians
Older Australians are ‘very comfortable’ with wearing glasses to adapt to vision loss, but new research has... -
High Threat to Elderly in Australia Amid New COVID-19 Subvariant
Australia is now grappling with the new wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2024, marked by the emergence of a novel...
