How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status
As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived polio and...
Health and Wellbeing
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Free webinars this month are expected to help older Aussies better understand the aged care system
One aged care provider is launching a mini-series of free webinars to help older Aussies -
PresCare Alexandra Gardens residents connect with young Aussies through a pen pal program
Aged care residents and students in this Queensland town forged friendships by exchanging handwritten letters -
A call to clinicians to improve screening and intervention of post-polio conditions in older Australians
Are you experiencing unexplained symptoms such as tiredness? Polio Australia urges health professionals to screen older... -
At 94 years, one South Aussie man completes his sixth skydive
Who says your age should limit your dreams? -
NSW Uniting residents become published authors in a retirement community
Recently published retirees prove that it’s never too late to try something new -
What are my medication management options in Australia?
Managing your medications may seem difficult but it doesn’t have to be -
Free public transport for carers in Victoria during National Carers Week
Why is the Victorian Government providing free public transport for carers this week? -
Today’s Ageism Awareness Day fights against age-related abuse
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Two-thirds of older Aussies are unprepared for bushfire season
Data from a recently released report highlights a concerning reality of older Australians having limited bushfire... -
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Olympian this year
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Australian Olympic athlete present at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing older... -
Which generations will be hit hardest by arthritis?
Arthritis is not only painful, it can have an impact on your mental health and cause frustration for being unable to... -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care praises research funding allocations of $15.8 million dollars
The National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme granted funding to Associate Professor... -
From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia
Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and... -
A 93-year-old cowboy shares wisdom and forms friendships with younger riders
Despite an 85 year age gap, friendships formed at this year’s Mount Isa Mines Rodeo -
An unknown number of Australians live with post-viral conditions
Could you be living with post-viral conditions? -
One in three older Australians are given opioid drugs — why?
National Pain Week is held annually by Chronic Pain Australia to increase Australians’ awareness of the condition -
Australian Government invests $4.8 million dollars to combat elder abuse
A recently announced national campaign could reduce the risk of older Australians experiencing abuse -
Eighty percent of older Aussies could benefit from medicinal cannabis
What is medicinal cannabis and how could it help older Australians?
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