Osteoporosis is when your bones become thinner and more likely to break. Find out what products are available for osteoporosis.
Seniors Health
Tips to boost your brain health
Every three seconds, there is one new case of dementia worldwide. Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability...
Older Person’s COVID Support Line – Aged care advocates
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan, Physician and Journalist They can help you in understanding your...
The man with a brewery in his gut
Sometimes there are cases that completely flummox the medical establishment. So it was in the case of a healthy, 46-year-old man who sought treatment for sudden memory loss, mental changes and episodes of depression.
Video: Protecting older people during COVID-19
How can you help protect your elderly parents or grandparents during the coronavirus pandemic? Dr Norman Swan has some tips.
Diabetes in older people
Type 2 diabetes risk increases with age. One of the reasons for this is increasing insulin resistance with age.
Does alcohol increase your risk of dementia?
People who have a few drinks a week may have a reduced risk of dementia.
Aged care home changes during COVID-19
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s really important that older people and their families know that there are people and organisations available to help you.
Aged care advocates
Aged care advocates can work with you and your family to make sure your voice is heard. They can help you understand your rights and get additional supports during COVID-19.
Navigating the aged care system
Are you an older person finding it harder or even impossible to do the things you used to do? You may be eligible for Australian Government subsidised aged care services.
