Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that ultrasound therapy can improve cognition in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease without specifically targeting amyloid plaque in the brain. Dr Gerhard Leinenga and Professor Jürgen Götz ...
Older Aussies could be a lot less likely to take a dangerous tumble, thanks to an important new research project. Scientists at James Cook University are leading a $4 million study that could decrease the ...
Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each year, which is a troubling trend. Financial losses suffered by unsuspecting Australians as a result ...
Aged care is the largest job sector in the country, an industry that is only going to continue to grow as the population ages. By 2066, nearly one quarter of Australians will be aged 65 ...
New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast sheds light on how older drivers can make informed decisions about retiring from driving, emphasising the importance of proactive planning. In two recent papers published in ...
Australia is on the brink of a groundbreaking transformation in healthcare, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sector. A recent report from CSIRO sheds light on the remarkable era of AI ...
The Minns Government has taken a significant step toward addressing the staffing crisis in the community and disability services sector by unveiling a groundbreaking bill for fairer entitlements, the Australian Services Union NSW & ACT ...
A grant program has been launched to address elder abuse in regional Western Australia. With a total funding of $52,500, this initiative seeks to raise awareness of elder abuse and coincide with World Elder Abuse ...
The recognition of the human right to access palliative care is a significant milestone in Australia’s new Aged Care Act. In response, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) and its members have submitted crucial recommendations to ensure ...
The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery should never be taken lightly – and thankfully in Australia, it never really is. Our healthcare system’s extensive screening process ensures that Australian GPs are fully aware of mental ...
As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, a new study from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) highlights the significant role of an ageing population in exacerbating heat- and cold-related deaths. ...
New research reveals that nearly four in ten Australians aged 55 and over have postponed or avoided dental visits in the past year due to financial concerns. This concerning trend disproportionately affects older Australians on ...
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