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Walking for transport helps older people to live longer

A new study has found that older adults who walked for transport at least once a week lived longer than…

Terminal lucidity: why do loved ones with dementia sometimes ‘come back’ before death?

Yen Ying Lim, Monash University and Diny Thomson, Monash University Dementia is often described as “the long goodbye”. Although the…

Spaces with more greenery and lower crime rates may reduce dementia risk

New research has found that living in "greener" neighbourhoods with lower crime rates is associated with having fewer modifiable dementia…

New study finds opioid use in Australian aged care 30 times higher than in Japanese residents

A new study has found that only 11 per cent of Japanese aged-care residents are prescribed regular painkiller medications, compared…

New research finds link between sleep and dementia

A new study has found enhancing or maintaining deep sleep in older years could prevent dementia. Led by Associate Professor…

Taking more than 5 pills a day? ‘Deprescribing’ can prevent harm – especially for older people

People are living longer and with more chronic health conditions – including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and dementia – than…

New study reveals concerning prescriptions for dementia patients

A new study by Monash University found that vulnerable patient groups, such as those with dementia and patients over 85,…

What is ‘sundowning’ and why does it happen with dementia?

Steve Macfarlane, Monash University The term “sundowning” is sometimes used to describe a tendency for people living with dementia to…

Chess and crosswords proven to slow down risk of dementia

Computers, crossword puzzles, and chess – these three "brain activities" have a shared factor in being much stronger in slowing…

Igniting a passion for aged care: nurse educator on International Nurse Day

A nurse educator has reflected on the importance of teaching students the value of a career in aged care on…

Influx of overseas staff ‘opportunity’ to address racism: podcast

Recruiting overseas staff to fill workforce shortages in aged care could prompt the sector to become more culturally safe, a…

New study links AI to ageism: podcast

An award-winning sociologist is spreading awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) in aged care could exacerbate ageism within the community.…

Project uses pets to curtail loneliness in aged care

A new programme is exploring how human-animal interactions can scale down loneliness and social isolation in older people and those…

Breakthrough study finds deep sleep can stave off Alzheimer’s

New research confirms our daily sleep habits, age and lifestyle determines our risk of Alzheimer's in the future. The Australian-first…

Self-reporting quality of life: preventing heart-related deaths

A world-first study has linked older people's self-reported quality of life as a predictor of future cardiovascular disease and other…

Landmark study finds way to predict and hopefully prevent dementia in later life

A world-first study has found that poor physical fitness and obesity in childhood may predict declined cognitive functioning and dementia…

‘Unfair, heavy weight’ on staff’s shoulders to reduce sexual assault: podcast

The government must introduce significant reforms to deal with the high rates of sexual assault in residential care homes, experts…

New psychotropic guidelines in aged care launched to combat over-prescription – Podcast

A new guideline has been released this week to help inform the aged care sector about the appropriate use of…

Dementia risk could depend on where you live

A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing…

New film asks if smart home tech enriches older people’s lives?

During the first year of COVID-19, researchers installed smart home technologies into the households of older people to observe how…

A glass of wine per day may reduce likelihood of heart disease, new study

Older adults who enjoy one alcoholic drink a day may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to…

New research uncovers emotional burden felt by disability support applicants

Australians receiving the disability support pension (DSP) are finding the process burdensome and extremely stressful, according to new research from…

‘Optimal ageing’ training centre granted federal funding boost

Earlier this week the Australian Research Council (ARC) awarded Monash University $4.8 million in funding to develop a new training…

Underlying societal factors are contributing to older adult homicide

After pooling dozens of cases involving violent crime against older people, researchers discovered that the most likely victims of homicide…

Researchers collaborate with award-winning author to tell the story of chronic loneliness in aged care

Creative writing can deepen insights into how people living in aged care homes experience loneliness, according to a new study.  Dr…