Coronavirus is harder on older people – and scientists can’t explain why
People aged over 60 – especially those with pre-existing health conditions – seem to be…More
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Older people can struggle with technology – but their kids won’t always help, research shows
Family members often show a “can’t be bothered explaining” attitude to older people looking to…More
Dalkeith Gardens’ Aged Care resident making a difference one stitch at a time
Deeply saddened by the impact of the Australian bushfires, Bev Henry, a resident at Benetas…More
Do you need help caring for an older family member? You may need to put your hand up for help
Family carers aren’t usually asked by health care workers if they need support in managing…More
Kidding around: spending time with children can stave off dementia
Both young and old benefit from increased time together – including a decrease in loneliness…More
Older people in Japan are using exoskeletons – to help delay their retirement
One to file under ‘strange but true’. New Scientist is reporting several Japanese technology companies are building…More
Watch: aged care residents and staff spread some Christmas cheer
Peninsula Villages on the NSW Central Coast released the little clip to share a little…More
Australia’s oldest triplets celebrate their 90th birthday
Helen Smith, Judy Beech and Barbara Dodd (pictured), thought to be the oldest living triplets…More
“He picked the wrong house”: 82-year-old US bodybuilder sends home intruder to hospital
Willie Murphy (pictured) had been getting ready for bed in her Rochester, New York home…More
An app that can detect early signs of dementia simply by listening to older people speak? It’s real
The speech-analysing technology is being developed by engineers at UNSW Sydney – and could one…More