
Protein could help mitigate disability in ageing
A new study has found that adults over 84 years who eat more protein are less likely to suffer disability, which is a significant problem

A new study has found that adults over 84 years who eat more protein are less likely to suffer disability, which is a significant problem

Twenty years ago, the term “sarcopenia” – Greek for “poverty of flesh” – was coined to describe the muscle wasting that occurs with aging. Often

Thinking of malnutrition tends to generate images of starving people in third world countries. But malnutrition is silently affecting aging people at home. It afflicts

One of our staff recently spoke with someone whose father is in an aged care facility. They discovered he had a hairline fracture in his

Aging brings rewards and challenges. It can be a fulfilling time of rest and relaxation; enjoying respite from a life of working and raising children.

Mary and Sylvia might not differ in body weight and appearance, but could be hiding a distinct difference—one may have greater fat mass and the

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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