5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwave We all know someone who insists on wearing a cardigan in summer or refuses to turn on the air conditioning because “it’s not...
Expert attacked for encouraging vulnerable Aussies to get vaccinated Should you get the flu vaccine this year?
Industry Advice Dementia How to help people with dementia eat at home Looking to make mealtime easier? Look no further than some top tips from care experts.
Consumers Advice Housing Why Australian nursing homes are becoming more culturally diverse Finding the perfect fit for an aged care home is now easier than ever. Many aged care providers now cater to different...
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness 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...
Consumers Advice Home & Community 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...
Consumers Advice How to stay connected with older relatives over the holidays Want to make life easier for an older relative this Christmas? Here’s how to make it an easy December.
Advice Dementia Preparing for Christmas with dementia Preparation for the holidays can be stressful and tiring even under the best of circumstances. For families and...
Consumers Advice How to increase your IQ for later in life How do you say sharp at an older age? Here are some top tips from an industry-leading expert.
Consumers Advice What an older person should know before calling a tradie Do you know an older person in need of home repairs? Here’s how to prevent them from falling prey to dodgy...
Consumers Advice Government Key findings about bone health revealed at Parliament House aged care event More than 1.2 million Australians are living with osteoporosis and the prevalence is on the rise
Consumers Advice Mental Health How to mentally manage a cancer diagnosis How did your life change after a cancer diagnosis?
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing A short walk could literally change your life — here’s why The sun is out, the sky is blue and you’re indoors — the thought of going for a walk is both a source of guilt and...
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing Are heavy periods a ‘normal’ part of ageing? In Australia, HMB is defined as excessive blood loss during a period that compromises physical, emotional, social and...
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing What time of day is best to beat diabetes? Does the impact of exercise vary based on the time of day?
Industry Advice Culture Awareness The elephant in the room: Aussie doctors expressed a ‘growing problem’ How should doctors approach the topic of weight?
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness Dementia didn’t change the right to vote — Voice 2023 There is no upper age limit on compulsory voting and to be taken off of the electoral roll, it is important to be...
Industry Advice Culture Awareness Seniors Card ‘scam’ website responded to Government warning The website intended to charge senior Australians for a free service.
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing Weight stability could be the key to a longer life, research found Is weight loss preferable to weight gain for a longer life?
Consumers Advice Culture Awareness How to stay healthy at 100 years of age Are you ageing successfully or just ageing?
Industry Advice Culture Awareness Nine recommendations for improved dementia care Dementia is a global concern and peak advocacy groups have called for greater cultural awareness.