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A world-first study has found that poor physical fitness and obesity in childhood may predict declined cognitive functioning and dementia in later life. The 30-year research from Monash University followed over 1200 people from childhood up to 2019 to track their cognitive ...

The rapid approach of baby boomers entering aged care homes 'unwillingly' looms as experts say they'll be a force to be reckoned with. Born between 1946 and 1964, the post-World War II generation has not been shy in voicing their ...

Managers of a Melbourne aged care home where 50 residents died during a Covid-19 outbreak have argued against giving evidence as it would lead to a ‘dress rehearsal’ for criminal charges, a court has been told. Former chairman of St Basil’s Kon Kontis ...

Some of Australia's largest aged care providers have been recognised for their contributions to cultural inclusivity and diversity. Around 100 industry leaders attended the first Cultural Diversity in Ageing Excellence Awards earlier this month, which celebrates the provision of culturally ...

One in five older Australians are experiencing age discrimination in the workplace affecting their mental health and creating serious obstacles in finding a new jobs. Associate Professor Alysia Blackman from the University of Melbourne says ageism and stereotyping can impact ...

Brisbane-based and dedicated volunteer Jeanette Ayre has been honoured with a place on the Queen's Birthday awards list this year. The Order of Australia Medal is well deserved as she's devoted over 40 years of her life to volunteering within ...

The ‘declining’ financial sustainability of Australia’s aged care sector will see taxpayer costs for services double over the next 40 years, according to a new report. Researchers from the UTS Ageing Research Collaborative (UARC) published a new independent discussion paper ...

Growing interest in art as an alternative therapy to boost mental health has spurred an aged care home to organise a unique event. A two-hour 'Pinot & Paint' event at Uniting Bowden Brae village in Sydney's Normanhurst was held with ...

Olivia Daniel and her painting of 100- year-old Helene. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Daniel likes to paint and sculpt. She used her skills this year during the South Australian edition of 'The Centenarian Portrait Project by Teenagers' exhibition to paint Helene, a ...

Nurses working in the private and aged care sectors will not qualify for NSW and Victoria's ‘thank you’ bonuses, state premiers have clarified. Last week, NSW and Victoria announced it would offer public healthcare workers $3,000 in bonus payments in ...