Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk — new study
27 November, 2025 by Joyce Siette, Associate Professor | Deputy Director, The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development, Western Sydney UniversityDoes exercising at any age help reduce a person's risk of dementia? Or is it only when they're young? And what if they have a higher genetic risk?
A Day in the Life of Brooke Edwards
04 November, 2025Brooke Edwards is an aged care Wellness & Active Ageing Manager and OT with over 13 years' experience in acute, sub-acute, community and residential care.
Gentle, seated movement — for health and quality of life in aged care
24 October, 2025October is Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month — Ambassador Gerald Quigley sets out the benefits of embedding chair-based movement in aged care.
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
17 October, 2025A provider has partnered with a Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece, FreeSteps – Swinging Years, with performances until 18 October.
Why gait quality matters as you age
28 May, 2025 by Helen Dawes, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter and Nancy E. Mayo, Distinguished James McGill Professor, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill UniversityPoor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain, instability and a greater risk of falls.
Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
05 March, 2025New research from the University of Oxford has examined whether a person's lifestyle or their genes has more of an impact on the way in which they age.
HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
20 February, 2025Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at age 100 or more.
How to live a longer life
02 December, 2024New research has uncovered one key activity that could add up to 11 more years to your life.
Developing a treatment for age-related muscle atrophy
28 November, 2024With increased age comes decreased muscle function — but a new study has found a potential therapy to help avoid muscle atrophy.
Hip osteoarthritis: mind over matter?
17 October, 2024People experiencing hip osteoarthritis were unable to efficiently activate their muscles, a new Edith Cowan University study has found.
New self-assessment tool to assist healthy aging
11 October, 2024An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons.
What can be done to treat lower back pain?
30 September, 2024A new study has highlighted an effective and accessible intervention for adults suffering lower back pain.
What impact is frailty having on the healthcare system?
18 September, 2024According to new research, frailty is imposing a staggering burden on Australia's healthcare system.
Could travel help to defy the aging process?
12 September, 2024Travel — of the touristy kind, as opposed to the time travel kind — could help to slow the aging process, according to new research.
Dementia and sex in aged care
29 August, 2024The sexual health of people living with dementia needs to be considered in aged care settings, according to a US sexologist.
