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
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Can you really avoid getting sick on a plane? Scientists say yes – it all depends where you sit
If you’re like me and swab every surface of your seat when you fly, you’ll…More
Why are our loved ones waiting a year for home care?
The latest data on home care packages was released last week and the Federal Government…More
Want to stay healthy? Stay active – and start early, science says
UK researchers have found a lifetime of regular exercise can slow down the effects of…More
Did you know one in nine Australians who go into hospital suffers a complication?
If you end up staying overnight, this jumps to one in four. These can range…More
Community is the best medicine: UK town cuts hospital admissions – with social program
Emergency hospital admissions in the UK town of Frome have fallen by 17 per cent…More
Good news: new free flu vaccines on the way for over-65’s
The Federal Government has fast-tracked two “enhanced” flu vaccines that will be available for free…More
Could embracing ‘getting old’ cut your risk of dementia? Yes, according to science
People who have a positive view of old age are 44 per cent less likely…More
Infra-red sensors and voice-activated dialling? It’s not Mission: Impossible – it’s the latest in aged care
Both features are being offered at 48 serviced apartments at WA not-for-profit provider Bethanie’s Menora…More
Busting the myth: you don’t have to ‘retire’ to live in a retirement village
ABC Overnights broadcast an interview last weekend where health and fitness expert Dr Gordon Lynch…More