AAP - 15-01-2019
The federal government's Life Checks website has gone live, allowing over-45s to check their health and make "choices for a longer life".
HealthTimes - 29-11-2018
“Momma, just killed a man. Put some pjs on his bed, made him wear them, now he’s dead.” Brian Dolan makes no apologies for repurposing a Queen
AAP - 08-11-2018
More than half of Australian patients aged over 65 and prescribed statins aren't taking their medication as directed, a Monash University study has found.
Haley Williams - 07-11-2018
A recent story in Reader’s Digest suggesting that specific exercises should avoided at age 50 has been rebuked by the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) who
AAP - 24-10-2018
Former acting head of NT health Janet Anderson has been appointed as the first Aged-Care Quality and Safety Commissioner by Aged Care Minister Ken Wyatt.
AAP - 22-10-2018
Hospital deaths of injured elderly Victorians in aged care are mostly due to falls, according to a study. Falls
Haley Williams - 17-10-2018
Australia has one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world which shows we value our animal companions. Sadly, this high prevalence isn’t reflected in residential
AAP - 03-10-2018
A Sydney aged care home that made headlines after a worker was allegedly filmed assaulting an elderly resident has been sanctioned by the Health Department.
HealthTimes - 30-08-2018
A specialised medical outreach service trialled at nursing homes in Brisbane North has won the overwhelming support of the aged care residents and staff involved and
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