Feelings of frailty can set in at 40
Loneliness, feeling older than your age and a negative attitude to ageing are all associated with early stages of frailty, even in people as young as […]
Ageing
Throat microbiome holds clues to older Australians’ health
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged […]
ARIIA awarded $13 million to further innovation in aged care
Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) has welcomed the announcement of a $13 million investment from the Commonwealth Government to support its drive to […]
Flinders takes the lead with the Registry of Senior Australians
One of Australia’s most pressing challenges – improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians – will be significantly boosted with Flinders University becoming the lead […]
Grey nomads with diabetes need to be more prepared before hitting the road
Older Australians with diabetes who embark on caravaning holidays need to ensure they are well prepared to manage their condition while away so as not to […]
Smart homes help aged care
The boom in ageing around the world, including China where traditional family-based care is common, is underpinning a tech revolution in elder care, say Flinders University […]
Grief in aged care: guidance needed to assist families
There is an urgent need for government, researchers and aged care staff to come together to establish a formal approach to the grief and loss experienced […]
Women carry burden of aged care
Women make up more than 60% of the older adult population in the Asia-Pacific, where the challenges associated with one of the fastest ageing population clusters […]
How to provide effective falls prevention in aged care
New research from Flinders University has revealed that devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be prevented by using gold standard approaches of regular exercise […]