
Rheumatoid arthritis and malnutrition
Rheumatoid arthritis impacts nearly 2% of Australians and is most common in older adults over 75, especially women. It can go hand in hand with
Rheumatoid arthritis impacts nearly 2% of Australians and is most common in older adults over 75, especially women. It can go hand in hand with
You don’t hear much about malnutrition in Australia, which is astonishing given that a whopping 50% of older adults living in the community or aged
When you think of malnutrition, you typically picture a starving person. But overweight people can also be malnourished. This phenomenon is formally recognised as the
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,
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
Sign up for our newsletter