How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived polio and...
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Olympian this year At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Australian Olympic athlete present at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing older...
Which generations will be hit hardest by arthritis? Arthritis is not only painful, it can have an impact on your mental health and cause frustration for being unable to...
1 VR experience could improve mealtimes for people with dementia Approximately 411,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia, and...
2 Two years of education can impact the way you age How could you benefit from attending university as an older Australian?
3 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...
Consumers Caring & Carers · Positive Ageing Older Aussie carers in Victoria can access free psychology and physiotherapy services Older Aussies looking after loved ones may be eligible for free services at this Victorian health clinic
Consumers Dementia · Research New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness.
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care praises research funding allocations of $15.8 million dollars The National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme granted funding to Associate Professor...
Consumers Industry Allied Health One in two older Aussies could benefit from upcoming summit at Parliament House Australian healthcare experts and government officials will meet on Thursday to discuss the importance for reforms in...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and...
Consumers Positive Ageing · Products What’s the best way to manage my medications? Multiple options are available to organise your medications
Consumers Technology How to help older adults use emojis Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives?
Consumers Industry Allied Health QLD and NSW aged care homes prepare as a severe weather warning is issued Floods have been found to cause approximately 20 percent of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia,...
Consumers Health and Wellbeing · Home & Community A 93-year-old cowboy shares wisdom and forms friendships with younger riders Despite an 85 year age gap, friendships formed at this year’s Mount Isa Mines Rodeo
Consumers Industry Allied Health Experts pose bold aged care strategy to help Australia’s outback Some aged care facilities in regional areas are only reaching 50 percent capacity, causing concern in healthcare experts
Consumers Industry Allied Health Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the efforts of over 370,000 Aussies Aged Care Employee Day helps Aussies show gratitude to aged care workers in Australia on August 7, 2024.
Consumers Allied Health · Government StewartBrown Advisory releases new aged care data impacting rural Aussies A new report by StewartBrown Advisory suggests that regional aged care facilities are most at risk of losing money if...
Consumers Industry Allied Health Acting Inspector-General of Aged Care addresses government response to Royal Commission How has the Australian Government addressed recommendations made by the Royal Commission and what still needs to be...
Consumers Industry Advice Upcoming 3G network closure may affect your access to emergency services What types of devices could be affected by the upcoming 3G network closure?
Consumers Industry Elder Abuse Prime Minister Albanese appoints new Assistant Minister for Ageing Why are advocates for older Australians praising the new ministry cabinet change?