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Staying on your feet

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.

PAIN, PAIN GO AWAY

Arthritis can be debilitating. Here are some tips for keeping joint pain at bay all year round. 

 

How to look after your feet this winter

When winter rolls around, we’re quick to cover up our feet and forget they’re there. 

 

With a little help from your friends

Sunday 26 March was Neighbourhood Day, and this year’s theme is the importance of social connection for the elderly. 

 

THE STAREE STRATEGY

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. 

 

Interview: How to look after your heart

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. 

Stuck in the middle with you

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. 

 

How staying sun smart could save your life

Skin cancer is on the rise in Australia. Here we give you the know-how to stay safe this summer. 

 

Natural ways to keep mature skin looking radiant and fresh in hot weather

Here are five top tips from natural skincare expert Angela Clifford to help you glow naturally this summer.

Lean on me

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.

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