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Regaining your independence at home
If you have been hospitalised because of a health scare, like a fall or illness, you are likely wanting to get back...
Keeping your brain healthy as you age
It’s a common misconception that as you reach old age, you start to lose your memory or your cognitive ability. While that...
Top tips for older people to keep up dental hygiene
Red inflamed gums, food trapping, broken teeth, and ill-fitting dentures are some of the biggest dental hygiene problems for older Australians.
Tips for managing your arthritis
Older Australians are a lot more susceptible to chronic health conditions as they get older, with arthritis being the most common chronic...
Understanding diabetes and its symptoms
Diabetes is a chronic condition affecting an estimated 1.3 million Australians, with the risk for developing diabetes increasing considerably as you age.
The power of daily rituals and routines
As we age our lifestyle naturally changes – we go from working to retirement, and most older adults then either receive care...
Staying safe during long heatwaves
Australian summers are getting hotter and over the last few years there has been an increase in record hot days. Heatwaves can...
Slip, slop, slap: staying sun safe as an older person
If you have spent many years experiencing sun damage as a younger person, you may think it’s too late to start worrying...
Hydration as we age
Hydration is very important for the human body to function, 60 percent of our body is made of water! It is vital....
Looking after your mental health
Mental health is an important factor in living a happy and healthy life. And especially for older Australians, your mental health can...