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...
Health and Wellbeing
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One in three Australians say their partner’s hearing loss makes communication difficult
What is a lesser known impact of hearing loss for older Australians? -
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? -
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... -
Vascular dementia: what is it and how is it related to heart health?
How does heart health impact your risk of dementia? -
One Aussie engineer is transforming at-home medical care for older Australians
Instead of going to the hospital, could older Australians receive quality medical care at home with this innovative... -
Almost 290 COVID-19 outbreaks were active in Australian aged care homes this week
Recent data indicates changes in the current COVID-19 outbreaks — are you affected? -
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... -
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... -
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...
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