Time to put research into older women's health on the agenda: NARI
08 September, 2023The National Ageing Research Institute has emphasised the health of older women in the lead-up to its Annual Summit, which will showcase programs aimed at promoting their health and wellbeing.
Designing experiences that help residents thrive
25 August, 2023Lucy Temby from Cranbrook Care reflects on how meaningful lifestyle activities enrich the lives of older residents.
Community-based services could reduce frailty risk: study
25 August, 2023A new Japanese study is found to have lowered the risk of frailty by 40% in older adults with the help of community-based services.
Cognition and financial decision-making — what role does gender play?
11 August, 2023Women can competently take over financial decision-making when they perceive a decline in their husband's cognitive ability, but the same can't be said for men, according to University of Queensland research.
Oral health challenges in aged care
04 August, 2023 by Dr Stephen Liew*, Australian Dental Association President and Melbourne dentistAustralians aged 65 and over had an average of 13.7 missing teeth in 2017–18, according to data from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare.
Mild exercise for three months linked to improved brain efficiency
21 July, 2023Research shows that even brief sessions of mild exercise — such as walking and yoga — can yield improvements in cognitive function in older adults.
Razor-sharp memory of 'superagers' linked to faster movement: study
21 July, 2023Most people's memory function gradually declines as they age; however, 'superagers' appear to be able to avoid this age-related deterioration.
New generation of researchers promotes dignity in care
14 July, 2023Involving several European universities, the InnovateDignity project aimed to train a new generation of researchers willing to take on societal challenges related to dignity in care for older people.
Austco Vayyar fall detection solution
14 July, 2023 | Supplied by: Austco Healthcare LimitedThe integrated solution will provide fall alerts in all scenarios, including those when a resident or patient is unable to operate a standard alarm system or has neglected to put on a wearable device.
1 in 4 living with dementia suffer malnutrition: research
07 July, 2023New research has revealed that one in four people living with dementia in long-term care facilities suffer from malnutrition.
Paul Sadler appointed Meals on Wheels Chair
23 June, 2023Aged care industry expert Paul Sadler has been announced as the new Chair of the Meals on Wheels Australia Board.
Multicultural education campaign zeros in on elder abuse
23 June, 2023The 'Have You Thought About Later Life?' campaign urges older people to safeguard themselves by organising their wills and other important legal documents.
New program to reduce falls risk
23 June, 2023A new program, called Strength Training, Rehabilitation and Outreach Needs in Geriatric Medicine — or STRONG, has officially opened at Concord Hospital.
Aust aging research on the world stage
23 June, 2023 | Supplied by: National Ageing Research InstituteNARI has presented its work at the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2023 Asia/Oceania Conference — a global forum for the aging research sector to share new research and projects.
Male loneliness: the role of camaraderie and community involvement
16 June, 2023According to Mental Health First Aid Australia, as many as one in four men will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
