Why women need to get active by age 55
08 May, 2024A new study has linked activity levels in middle age with improved physical health in later life.
Loneliness in older people: what are the risk factors?
03 May, 2024A new study has identified several risk factors for loneliness throughout a person's life, finding that it consistently affects older people.
Improving muscle health throughout the aging process
25 April, 2024A human muscle map has revealed the processes behind age-related muscle deterioration, and the mechanisms to counteract them.
Webinars address mental health care for older people
12 April, 2024Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression have a high prevalence among older Australians, affecting at least 40% of aged care residents.
The benefits of silent discos in aged care
04 April, 2024Silent dancing and singing has become a daily ritual for residents at the Bolton Clarke Holly facility.
Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care
14 March, 2024According to a new study, antidepressant use has increased at aged care facilities — with six in 10 residents taking this medication.
Age-related hearing loss differs for men and women
08 March, 2024Around one in five people around the world suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.
Pilot project immerses dementia patients in nature
07 March, 2024People with early stage dementia can now make use of a nature-based respite program in the Loddon-Mallee region.
Does the weather cause muscle and joint pain?
27 February, 2024A University of Sydney-led study has questioned the commonly held belief that temperature and humidity changes can trigger musculoskeletal pains or arthritis.
Falls prevention: what is the gold standard?
09 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityDevastating falls in residential aged care homes could be avoided using "gold standard" approaches, according to new research.
Do inflammatory foods damage muscle mass in older people?
31 January, 2024Know someone over the age of 65 who struggles to open jars? Inflammatory foods may be to blame.
Why mushrooms are key to aged care nutrition
25 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Australian Mushroom GrowersOne in four Australians are vitamin D deficient — with older people being at greater risk — and mushrooms may hold the key for prevention.
How gamified exercise can help to prevent falls
24 January, 2024 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesFalls in older people can be reduced by gamified step exercises, a large randomised control trial has found.
Reducing symptoms of depression in older Australians
15 January, 2024 | Supplied by: SilverChainA new model of care that aims to reduce symptoms of depression in older people will be trialled in Victoria.
The quest for new osteoporosis treatments
22 December, 2023A study to be undertaken by Mater researchers may yield some new ways to treat osteoporosis.
