Tanya Davison, Swinburne University of Technology and Sunil Bhar, Swinburne University of Technology While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms such ...

Aged care provider Alino Living has introduced two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies, Molly and Lilly, to become furry companions for its residents.  Molly and Lilly became permanent residents of Alino's Central Coast community Killarney Court earlier this week to ...

A mother and son who went out to sea in a bid to banish “bad magic” from their lives were never seen again. Melbourne man Adrian Meneveau and his 83-year-old mother Felicity Loveday disappeared after setting off in their small ...

Diagnosing depression and bipolar disorder might be as simple as a few clicks of a mouse. That’s what CSIRO research has suggested. A team from the national science agency has developed a computer game that uses artificial intelligence to help ...

Patients discharged from the ICU frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression – and it could have major implications for risk of death. The authors of the study, from the University of Oxford, asked a total of 4,943 ICU ...

It is often challenging for older adults to make the transition into aged care. Many new residents experience grief as they are leaving behind their homes, spouses and possessions. Being placed into an unfamiliar environment with new people can lead ...

Study compares effectiveness of two well-known treatments.  GPs are being called to participate in a world-first study exploring the treatment of depression in older people who live with chronic health conditions. The project, partially funded by beyondblue, is the first ...

Don’t wait for the next generation of hospitals, a few changes can make current environments better for dementia patients. Admission to hospital can be a confusing and frightening experience for people with dementia. Their problems with memory, orientation and confusion ...

Research has found that depression and anxiety adversely affect prognosis for COPD patients, and even lead to increased mortality.  The connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression could point to better health outcomes. Research has suggested that given the ...

Middle aged women are more inclined to suffer depression from incontinence, said University of Adelaide research. In a study of the experiences of women with urinary incontinence, researcher Jodie Avery found that women with incontinence, aged 43-65, were more likely ...