Better nutrition in aged care is gaining more traction with the Victorian government releasing recommendations to improve food standards in public hospitals and residential facilities
The Royal Commission into aged care, a system the authors described as “besieged by neglect”, is starting to deliver: this month the Australian government announced
Baby boomers could be changing the face of aging by seeking better health and quality of life, and embracing the wisdom that comes with age,
Going into aged care can be fraught with grief and other crippling emotions as people leave the homes and people they love, lose their independence
It sounds like science fiction, but it’s true: scientists have worked out how to make protein from air – with the help of teeny, microscopic
In a growing trend to harness the positive potential of technology for our aging population, researchers have created video games for older adults that take
The appalling, substandard quality of residential aged care in Australia hit the limelight in recent years after staff spoke out and sparked a much needed
Nearly half of older adults don’t get enough protein – and that’s a problem. While a nutritionally well-rounded diet is vital at any age, and
Frailty is a serious problem for older adults and affects around half of people over 80. With its associated issues including weakness, muscle wasting, falls
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