Why do I pee so much at night? Understanding nocturia and what you can do about it
Waking up multiple times at night to urinate can be frustrating and disruptive to your sleep. If you find yourself frequently...
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Why do some aged care homes smell funny?
Aged care homes may carry a stigma that there’s a certain ‘smell,’ but is this a given or is there... -
Five cultural differences to be mindful of when caring for seniors
People have different needs and expect different things, but why is that the case and how can I help? -
Do all aged care homes offer dementia-specific care?
Not all aged care homes are equipped to provide dementia-specific care, even though they might be funded to provide it.... -
Can your doctor force you into a nursing home in Australia?
Many Australians worry about whether a doctor can force them or a loved one into aged care, particularly when cognitive... -
How long can a person live on palliative care?
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Worried well or growing signs of dementia?
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What love looks like in aged care
Valentine’s Day may have come and gone, but after six or seven decades of loving relationships, these residents... -
One in three Australians say their partner’s hearing loss makes communication difficult
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Valentine’s Day: keeping the love alive in aged care
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OneCare residents bike across the world from the comfort of their home
The new initiative brings older Aussies together to see the world and compete with other nations in a healthy bit of... -
The importance of connection for people with dementia
A collaboration between Dementia Australia and VistaPrint Australia could improve awareness of dementia in Australia -
Heatwave warning issued across Australia: when to worry
How can you look after yourself during the expected heatwaves across Australia? -
An Australian app for older people is an international digital health award finalist
How is an interactive app being used in aged care settings to improve health outcomes? -
New super standards could save you hundreds of dollars a year
How could the upcoming strengthening of super standards save you money? -
Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett wins 2025 Senior Australian of the Year
Brother Thomas Oliver Pickett, a Western Australian volunteer, was named as the 2025 Senior Australian of the Year... -
Urgent warning: Senior Cards scam targeting older Australians
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Eight decades later: how one war-time romance has stood the test of time
Eighty years after getting married, this couple lives together in the same aged care home -
Vascular dementia: what is it and how is it related to heart health?
How does heart health impact your risk of dementia?
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