Latest older adults News

Wealthier Canadians live longer and are less likely to be dependent as they age, new research finds
Supplemental Medicare Benefits Still Leave Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care Out of Reach for Many
Is owning a dog good for your health?
Stroke Associated With Long-term Cognitive Decline
Link between chronic pain and increased risk of dementia
World Falls Guidelines updates poised to dramatically reduce falls and ease $2.3b healthcare burden
Ageism hurts us all: COTA urges action to address ageism as world marks International Day of Older Persons; Human Rights Commission report release
6 in 10 young Australians can’t afford mental health care, finds Black Dog Institute
The future is bright for Western Sydney’s ageing population
Breaking Chain Of Intergenerational Violence
Why subtle changes in memory and thinking should not be dismissed
Beyond the ivory tower: universities need to prioritise the entrepreneurial mindset, not just new ideas
Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
Calisthenics: five ways this bodyweight workout can benefit your fitness
Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
Ageing fabulously: 3MT on a winner for the LGBTI+ older community
New study: Risky sleeping pill use reduced through self-guided interventions
The impact of mild cognitive impairment and dementia on social skills
Screening tool to help diagnose malnutrition in aged care homes
How to improve your flexibility – the body’s secret weapon for staying healthy and active
Antidepressants Prescribed For Pain In Older Adults Despite Weak Evidence Of Effectiveness
New study reveals benefits of low intensity dementia risk reduction program for older Australians
Risk genes related to Alzheimer’s disease in a rural Chinese population
COVID-19, flu and RSV shots − an epidemiologist explains why all three matter this fall
New study reveals benefits of low intensity dementia risk reduction program for older Australians
UniSC hosts Seniors Road Safety Forum at Queensland Road Safety Week launch
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan Approves Partial Change Application for Moderna’s COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Targeting SARS-COV-2 Variant JN.1
New survey reveals high media usage but low confidence in AI among adult Australians
The power of play: Strengthening senior wellbeing through generational bonds
Why don’t more politicians retire? A medical anthropologist explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
New survey reveals high media usage but low confidence in AI among adult Australians
City To Bring Be Well Be Connected Expo To Heathcote
HIIT workouts linked with better brain health, research finds – even five years later
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Over half of UK adults will have dental disease by 2050, according to our research
Researchers step closer to developing at-home test to detect dementia
Avoid Traps Of Winter
Technology Revolution Vital For Healthy Ageing
AI Tools Reveal Complexity Of Mental Health Measurement
Circumvent Poor Circulation
What’s the difference between ‘strep throat’ and a sore throat? We’re developing a vaccine for one of them
Robot carers: redefining nursing for the 21st century
Want the health benefits of strength training but not keen on the gym? Try ‘exercise snacking’
Radio 2 DJ Steve Wright died from a ruptured stomach ulcer – what you need to know
UQ research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years
How to start weightlifting after 60
Is it still a good idea to take aspirin to prevent heart disease? Here’s what the evidence says
Call for better criteria for suspicion of elder abuse