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UTIs are very common, and according to Jean Hailes for Women's Health, one in two women will get one in their lifetime.

Based on current population trends, the number of people living with dementia could double within the next two decades.

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia but a new finding could revolutionise detection and treat...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be extremely painful and some women experience them frequently.

Too many of us are unaware of the risks and don’t seek help until it’s critical. And a new scheme is making wound car...

A study by Monash University has drawn a sharp line between where fat is stored in the body and the risk of dementia ...

Whether it’s your parent, your sibling or your romantic partner, caring for someone living with dementia will inevita...

Dementia Action Week 2025 will be held from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September, which includes World Alzheimer’s Day on...

End-of-life planning is something that affects us all, but it can be hard to talk about.

Dying to Know Day, held on August 8th, is about changing the conversation around death and dying in Australia, taking...

Ipswich Thriving Seniors is a vibrant program designed to empower older adults aged 60 and over, as well as First Nat...

Australians reported losing $2.03 billion to scams in 2024 and older Australians are most at risk of being targeted.

For many older people, pets are more than companions, they are family.

Don’t Demention It in Kyabram was born from a simple but powerful moment; one that sparked change and continues to gr...

A new partnership will build the capacity of family violence outreach workers across Victoriato recognise and respond...

Rresearchers are seeking participants aged 60+ for a study exploring connections between chronic illness, social isol...

“What a lot of people don’t understand is that if 20 people are diagnosed with the same type of dementia, not one of ...

The WHO says ageism is present in the way we think, feel and act towards others and ourselves according to age, wheth...

New research from UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has explored the views of older adults on what const...

Cognitive decline can lead to dementia, making improving cognition as you age key to prevention.

In 1986, UK researchers Gillian Cohen and Dorothy Faulkner coined the word “elderspeak” to describe a patronising man...

Owning a cat or dog slows the condition and even helps treat it. It may not even matter if the animal is real.

COTA NSW invites people aged 50+ living in NSW to take part in an important survey on ageism.

There's still no mandatory dementia training and little incentive for aged care homes to take complex cases.

Caregivers of people with dementia find themselves having to make big adjustments in their lives.

A group of seniors in Brisbane is determined to retain their independence for as long as possible.

$200,000 in funding for community events and activities during the 2026 Seniors' Festival is now available.

Ethnic communities Council of Victoria (ECCV) offers free training to enable people to deliver information sessions i...

While agency workers are meant to be the backup lifeline for short-staffed aged care homes, many report being treated...

A collaboration of advocate bodies is empowering older people from migrant and refugee backgrounds to find their voic...