Latest older adults News

Oral drug combination eases treatment burden for AML patients
New test to diagnose concussion in older people
Ibuprofen for joint pain: what you really need to know
Chronic Conditions and Loneliness – clinical trial recruitment
Connected in Colour: Georges River Council celebrates Pride Month
Study Finds Awe-Inspiring Nature Helps People Connect to Science
PolyU launches AI-enhanced gamified auditory-cognitive training system in local communities, providing innovative homecare solutions for underprivileged older adults with hearing loss
Why does motor neurone disease take so long to diagnose? And can it be treated?
Human Or Machine?
Blood biomarkers could detect earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease – and slow its progression
Can supplements containing NMN, NAD+ and resveratrol really slow ageing? Here’s what the evidence says
Ageing Well In Digital World
Vitamin B12: the essential nutrient with a complicated cancer link
National framework to target rising frailty in older Australians
Genetic Discovery In Juvenile Glaucoma
Why supplements aren’t a shortcut to healthy ageing
Improving memory health to reduce the risk of dementia later in life
The ‘100-day cough’ that adults often miss
Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers – here’s why
‘It’s helped create this awesome daughter of mine’: Mental Health Fun Run returns to Macquarie University
Funding Secured For Horsham Aquatic Centre
Hantavirus, COVID, norovirus, legionnaires’: why are cruise ships so prone to disease outbreaks?
Large Rise In Microscopic Colitis Seen In Sweden
Be Wise, Immunise And Help WA Beat Flu This Winter
Keeping WA Healthy This Winter
An affordable vision: how a modest investment in NZ’s eye health would make a big difference
World-first research shows even the smallest bursts of daily movement are key to preventing Type 2 Diabetes
Study reveals why epithelial cancer is more aggressive in some tissues
Loneliness highest among older Australians without partners or children
Tech Savvy Seniors For English Speakers: Bayside 23 April
HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Social support can help older adults stay independent despite cognitive decline
City to host Be Well Be Connected Expo for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
RACGP welcomes inclusion of RSV vaccine in National Immunisation Program for older Australians
Free RSV Vaccine For Older Australians
Loneliness highest among older Australians without partners or children
How does Medicare’s new Mental Health Check In work? Is this low-intensity CBT likely to help?
One-two punch: flu treatment protects lungs & minimises pneumonia
New doctoral research examines health and support needs among older informal caregivers
How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have
Rise in recreation increases demand for City of Newcastle sportsfields
Cheaper Medicines For People Fighting Cancer And Rare Diseases
What exercises will keep my ageing joints healthy?
Transport guide set to help build confidence for Ballarat’s older residents
Chewing Well May Help Protect Health Later In Life
Flemish delegation visits ARC to explore ageing and care in Sweden
Annual health checklist for older adults: What to share with your loved ones
Lady Gaga says she took lithium after a ‘psychotic break’ – here’s what the science says about this drug