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Gov’t launches dementia prevention campaign

A new government campaign is encouraging Australians turning 50 to assess their dementia risk and adopt healthy habits, with experts…

UOW’s $1.5m Parkinson’s research investment

A $1.5 million donation to the University of Wollongong will help researchers accelerate work on Parkinson’s disease by giving them…

Dementia risk is higher if your spouse has it

New research suggests dementia risk is higher among people whose spouse develops the condition, with researchers pointing to the influence…

WHO calls for action on preventable dementia risks

Up to 45 per cent of dementia risk may be preventable, according to new WHO guidelines highlighting the role of…

Over‑50s most likely to overdose

Experts say ageing bodies, multiple medications and overlooked drug use are fueling a rise in overdose deaths among older adults,…

Coercive control underrecognised in elder abuse

Researchers say current coercive‑control laws are too narrowly focused on intimate partner violence, leaving older people unprotected in situations where…

Tech a double-edged sword for over 65s

Many older people say rapid digital change is leaving them behind, with technostress, scams and inaccessible online services creating new…

Choir creates community for ageing migrants

In a Fremantle community hall, an Italian choir is helping older migrants living with dementia reconnect with memory, identity and…

Experts call for yearly frailty screening

A new national framework is calling for annual frailty screening for Australians over 65, with researchers urging stronger focus on…

Calls for input into dementia guidelines

The first major overhaul of Australia’s dementia guidelines since 2016 is now open for public consultation, with Monash University seeking…

Alzheimer’s drugs are not the breakthrough promised: Review

A review of more than 20,000 participants found that plaque‑clearing Alzheimer’s drugs offer minimal clinical benefit and carry notable safety…

Sector pushes to keep CHSP

A new alliance of aged‑care, health and consumer groups is urging the government to keep CHSP separate from Support at…

10‑year plan targets elder abuse

Australia has launched a 10‑year national plan to end elder abuse, with advocates warning frontline services are already overstretched and…

National project amplifies carer voices

A new Silverchain project is inviting carers of older Australians with mental health conditions to share their stories, aiming to…

Preventing hospitalisations using a multidisciplinary care model

For too many older people, the supports they need don’t arrive early enough, or in a way that keeps them…

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

Does exercising at any age help reduce your risk of dementia? Or only when you’re young? And what if you…

Australians are in more pain than ever

Pain is a serious public health issue and can have devastating consequences for individuals, affecting their ability to have fulfilling…

Ministers meet to address bed block crisis

The nation’s health leaders are demanding “urgent action” from the federal government to tackle a $1bn aged care crisis that…

How does autism affect ageing?

We know very little about the needs of autistic people as they grow older. Yet a new study suggests autistic…

More older people dying from drug overdoses

Since 2001, unintentional overdose deaths have declined by about one-third among people under 30. But deaths in those aged 50–59…

Join the Aged Care Council of Elders

The Council is seeking individuals with a variety of experiences within the aged care sector, including those who are currently…

Healthy diet slows accumulation of comorbidities – study

A Swedish study has found that diet may make all the difference when it comes to developing chronic illnesses later…

Fall-prevention national guidelines revised

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) has released the first revision of their Falls…

The surprising power of photography in ageing well

Using photography as a way of connecting with place can assist older adults with the challenges of loss of identity,…

Beyond daily tasks: The real impact of domestic assistance

Whiddon CEo Chris Mamarelis discusses the importance of meaningful, personal connections in the delivery of domestic assistance.