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seniors health
Other therapies beat drugs for agitation and aggression
Antipsychotic drugs are commonly prescribed to people with dementia but music and massage can be at leat as effective in treating the agitation and aggression of dementia
Diabetes in older people
Type 2 diabetes risk increases with age. One of the reasons for this is increasing insulin resistance with age.
Does alcohol increase your risk of dementia?
People who have a few drinks a week may have a reduced risk of dementia.
Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line
The effects of COVID-19 on older Australians aren’t limited to the virus. Information and support for older Australians is available at this support line.
Vaccinations for older people
Older people should be vaccinated against influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles – 3 common but potentially dangerous diseases. Tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough boosters are also recommended.
Adult immunisation
Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. Find out about the diseases you should consider being vaccinated against.
Pneumococcal disease
Pneumococcal disease is illness caused by infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Read about the symptoms, treatment and prevention.
Caring for Aboriginal elders
Many of our elders aged over 55 will have a long-term health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease of the lungs. And it’s pretty common that as an aboriginal Torres Straight Islander person ages, they will have some disability.
Mixing multiple medications common in older Australians
Rates of polypharmacy are going up in people over the age of 70, and pose risks to their health if not carefully monitored.
