Ageing Wisely Online: new online program designed older people deal with depression
Macquarie University’s Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing has developed a program to help older…More
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Do we need regular ‘depression screenings’ in our aged care homes? This expert says yes
At agedcare101, we often hear from people whose loved ones are struggling to adjust to…More
New program aims to better support aged care residents’ mental health – can we do more?
Not-for-profit provider Bolton Clarke is now offering a free early intervention mental health coaching program…More
Here’s six things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia – at any age
We came across this great list by Deakin University researcher Helen Macpherson this week and…More
Women, worried about life after 50? The best is yet to come, study says
Many women feel happier in later life, especially in the years between 50 and 70,…More
Good news: consumer-directed care in aged care on its way
First Consumer-Directed Care (CDC) was launched to offer older Australians more choice in their home…More
Depression now our No. 1 health problem worldwide
Over 300 million people suffer from depression around the world, with half not getting the…More
Ignore ‘top tips’ – walk and talk and read a newspaper every day
I don’t know about you but I hate the way journalists prepare inane lists of…More
Men over 85 have the highest suicide rate for any age group in Australia – why is this not front-page news?
The suicide rate for men 85 plus is 37.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6…More
Got a hearing problem? Don’t live in denial
According to the National Center for Health Statistics in the United States, Americans wait an…More