18 May 2017
Falling in old age is very common. It is known that about one in three older adults falls at least once every year and about a quarter of these falls result in substantial injuries requiring medical attention.
11 May 2017
Arthritis can be debilitating. Here are some tips for keeping joint pain at bay all year round.
20 Apr 2017
When winter rolls around, we’re quick to cover up our feet and forget they’re there.
27 Mar 2017
Sunday 26 March was Neighbourhood Day, and this year’s theme is the importance of social connection for the elderly.
25 Mar 2017
Professor Sophia Zoungas and her team at Monash University are conducting a world-first clinical trial on STAtins in Reducing Events in the Elderly (STAREE). Statins are often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.
28 Feb 2017
February is Heart Month, and time to think about your cardiac health. We interviewed the author of Have You Planned Your Heart Attack? to find out what you can be doing to look after your heart.
25 Feb 2017
The number of Australians who make up the sandwich generation – those who care for ageing parents while raising children – continues to increase. As a result, the demand for home care services is on the rise.
09 Feb 2017
Skin cancer is on the rise in Australia. Here we give you the know-how to stay safe this summer.
24 Jan 2017
Here are five top tips from natural skincare expert Angela Clifford to help you glow naturally this summer.
13 Dec 2016
The holidays can be an overwhelming time for us all, so it’s important to be mindful of those who need that extra bit of thought. Here are some tips on how to help your loved ones suffering from dementia deal with the often-frantic festive season.