The state of concussions in contact sports and impact as you age ‘Concussion,’ a word often associated with sports injuries, carries far greater significance as individuals age. The...
Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia? The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think
What they don’t tell you when becoming an aged care nurse Some of the roles of a nurse in aged care may seem unexpected
Consumers Industry Government Australian Government looking for fewer quality standards in proposed Aged Care Act Changes to the quality standards are proposed in the new Aged Care Act
Consumers Industry Government Aged Care Act delayed — who will be impacted? In 2022 – ‘23, expenditure on aged care was approximately $1,000 per person per annum and is projected to grow —...
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing Expert attacked for encouraging vulnerable Aussies to get vaccinated Should you get the flu vaccine this year?
Consumers Providers Why Nintendo nurtures people with Parkinson’s A classic video game console has found a new audience in Australia’s aged care recipients!
Consumers Dementia ‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have...
Consumers Nutrition Positive Ageing Why women are more likely to have osteoporosis Improving your diet and increasing exercise could reduce your risk of osteoporosis
Consumers Government Positive Ageing How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians
Consumers Dementia Products What does technology have to do with Alzheimer’s disease? How could technology reduce cognitive decline in older Australians?
Consumers Government Providers How does the new 60-day prescription scheme affect me? Understanding more about the 60-day prescription update to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme could benefit you.
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 Mental Health Positive Ageing Why should art sessions be included in aged care homes? One aged care home in Queensland is helping its residents through art therapy sessions.
Consumers How to market to older Australians — an untapped market If you’re an older Australian, how would you like brands to depict you or speak to you?
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 Finance What is money being spent on in Australia’s aged care sector? Have you tried out the ‘Dollars to Care’ tool yet?
Consumers Dementia Research Possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have found a possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Eggs, eggs and more eggs: health benefits for older Australians A new partnership between two not-for-profits is set to help Australians learn more about the benefits of egg...