Therapy at home helping people with dementia
Receiving occupational therapy at home has been found to be effective for people living with dementia, according to a University of Queensland-led study.
Bush fire victims risk bad credit rating due to zombie bills
Fire victim tells how she has been fighting her bank for four years after her credit card bill went up in smoke.. A cautionary tale for those in the fire zone.
Heart health warning as Australians face smoke haze
As smoke haze continues to blanket parts of the country, the Heart Foundation is urging Australians with conditions such as heart failure, and those aged 65 years and over, to be aware of the risks to their health and the need to protect themselves.
Exploring the impact of exercise on brain health in older people
Researchers are looking for people aged 60 and over to participate in a research study exploring the impact of different types of exercise on brain health in older people with early thinking or memory problems.
Pumping iron at 90: Great grandmother Margaret raises the bar
A 90-year-old great grandmother who can deadlift 25kg like she’s picking up packed suitcases has a new lease on life thanks to USQ's Sport and Exercise Clinic.
Improving the quality of aged care
The quality of aged care provided to senior Australians will be strengthened as Government measures come into effect today.
Private health premiums must go below zero next round
The Medical Technology Association of Australia has welcomed Health Minister Greg Hunt listening to its calls to keep premium increases under 3 per cent and force the big corporate insurers to pay for it out of their own $1 billion in profits, not everyone else’s pockets.
LASA urges action on home care wait times
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) says the waiting list for home care packages is still far too long and the Government must act now to bring down wait times.
New assessment could identify risks of frailty
Signs of frailty, and the risks it brings, could be identified in young and old people alike through a new assessment developed in a study by researchers at the Universities of Strathclyde, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and Yale.
Retirement in the US becomes more myth than reality
The number of Americans in the workforce who are over 64 years old has tripled over the past 30 years.
Grandchild caring reduces loneliness and isolation
Caring for a grandchild may be linked to a lower risk of loneliness and social isolation, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Preparing for extreme heat and keeping safe
Everybody is being urged to never leave kids in hot cars and to prepare for dangerous heatwaves this summer as new data reveals there have already been 256 callouts to locked cars since the start of November.
New OPAN elder abuse prevention resources
Older Persons Advocacy Network has announced the official launch of Older Persons Advocacy Network’s (OPAN) elder abuse resources.
Studies find nurse-led program improves care of older adults
NYU Meyers analysis of 27 years of research involving more than 12,000 patients demonstrates success of NICHE program in supporting healthcare organisations in caring for older adults.
2020 Aged Care Approvals Round
Senior Australians in areas of need will benefit from the availability of new government subsidised aged care places released as part of the 2020 Aged Care Approvals Round (ACAR).
Former director of aged care facility sentenced
Gela Anne Newitt, of Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, has been sentenced in the County Court of Victoria, after previously pleading guilty to obtaining a financial advantage by deception.
Making the most of the holidays for people living with dementia
The summer holidays are traditionally a time for families and friends to gather together but for people living with dementia, their families and carers, the time can be fun but challenging.
Proposed Ballarat bed closures threaten older patients' care
The ANMF (Victorian Branch) says patient care for Ballarat and Grampians residents will be compromised by Ballarat Health Services’ proposal to close four beds on a ward for geriatric patients.
Consumer experience of residential aged care - report
The experiences of older Australians living in residential aged care have been analysed in a new report, released 16 December 2019, as a result of a partnership between the Royal Commission and the AIHW.
Give the gift of tech support this Christmas when buying devices for older people
A new survey reveals older Australians are most likely to seek tech advice from their adult children, but it’s not always service with a smile.
Reducing the health risks from drinking alcohol - consultation guidelines releases
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released revised guidelines on reducing health risks from drinking alcohol.
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