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Senior citizen scientists have hit the streets to capture how to make suburbs more liveable for our older population.

The Plate with a Mate campaign encourages all Tasmanians to connect with mates.

There is a new cookbook in town and a lot more as well. The Tasmanian Men’s Shed Association is launching its latest...

Managing your stroke risk and living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent you from having a stroke.

For people living in metro areas, a broken hot water system or washing machine is a nuisance.

As summer approaches, it’s worth taking a moment to think about how you’ll stay informed if an emergency happens – li...

The Australian Frailty Network is co-designing a digital resource to provide accessible information about preventing ...

A new national campaign is calling for an Australia-wide plan-of-action to reduce falls among older Australians.

The Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) is looking for an Indigenous health professional to j...

Listen to a timely and practical podcast series on healthy ageing from Jean Hailes for Women's Health.

If you have lived experience with chronic illness, you’re invited to take part in this research project by Macquarie ...

Men with aggressive prostate cancer have been told that groundbreaking therapy is no longer available at public hospi...

Between 2018 to 2024 data shows 2 million Australians were forgoing specialist treatment every year.

Australians are living longer than ever before. While this is broadly good news, ageing well comes with a range of ch...

When we talk about drug overdose deaths, many of us imagine a problem that affects young people.

Australian women are living longer, but with that comes varying health outcomes complicated by lower wages and more h...

A major Australian study has found that older people living in greener, more walkable areas are less likely to experi...

If you’re a health professional working with multicultural communities, Health Translations would love to hear from you.

A think-tank report proposes surgical-like reforms to counter high medical fees.

Maggie Beer has a financial deadline for her culinary mission to transform food at thousands of aged care homes.

Medical regulators are pushing for doctores over 70 to undergo mandatory health checks as the number of complaints in...

Every day in Australia, more than 400 people aged over 65 are admitted to hospital due to a fall. That’s around one p...

Paramedics are less likely to identify a stroke in women than men. Closing this gap could save lives – and money

Ageing and falls seem to go hand-in-hand, but this need not be so. Falls are preventable.

A new study has shed light on the significant challenges older people face when navigating health and social systems ...

The University of the Third Age (U3A) is a unique, innovative, and global educational organisation for people aged 50...

Assistive technology goes beyond medical devices. It includes practical, everyday tools that help with walking, bathi...

A major new study suggests that walking 7000 steps a day offers similar health benefits as walking 10,000.

Spending time in nature is a proven way to lift your spirits.

The award-winning ABC series ‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ and 'Old People's Home for Teenagers' were not only ...