Socially frail seniors 50% more likely to develop dementia
Medical experts are urging General Practitioners to screen patients for ‘social frailty’, following new research identifying social isolation as the single biggest risk factor for
How systemic ageism in healthcare ‘hurting us all’
Australia’s peak older persons advocacy group says the nation’s push to reform its healthcare system must include concrete action to eliminate entrenched age bias, following
‘Eating together’ key to battling poor health in older age
Eating alone has been identified as a significant risk factor for frailty and poor nutrition in older adults, with a new comprehensive review calling for
Building an Ecosystem of Care to Elevate the Aged Care Experience
The new Aged Care Act has now taken effect, and it places dignity, respect and choice firmly at the heart of care. For providers, this
