
The importance of sleep for aging well
As we age, there are close links between sleep duration, mental health disorders and dementia. Most recently, a large study in the UK has found

As we age, there are close links between sleep duration, mental health disorders and dementia. Most recently, a large study in the UK has found

You can’t underestimate the importance of good oral hygiene for overall health and wellbeing. This is particularly important for people with dysphagia. Swallowing difficulties increase

For far too many people, aging brings increasing frailty, weakness, tiredness and difficulties performing the most basic of tasks needed to live independently. Finally, five

Nature has provided us with exquisite bodies and food to feed them – and much as medicine tries to trump it, nutrition continues to prevail.

A large Australian study has found that increasing calcium and protein intake in older adults through dietary sources can reduce the incidence of falls and

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,

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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