Older Person’s COVID Support Line – Aged care advocates
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan, Physician and Journalist They can help you in understanding your rights and getting additional supports
Other therapies beat drugs for agitation and aggression
Antipsychotic drugs are commonly prescribed to people with dementia but music and massage can be at least as effective in
Diabetes in older people
Diabetes in older people Diabetes (also called diabetes mellitus) is a chronic (ongoing) condition characterised by high blood glucose (blood
Does a daily tipple decrease your risk of dementia?
People who have a few drinks a week may have a reduced risk of dementia, compared to those who drank
Older Person’s COVID-19 Support Line
Video transcript Dr Norman Swan, Physician and Journalist The effects of COVID-19 on older Australians are not limited to the
Vaccinations for older people
As we get older, our immune systems become slightly less effective at protecting us from disease. This means that we
Adult immunisation
Adequate vaccination is just as important for adults as it is for children. It’s not just travel vaccines that are
Pneumococcal disease
What is pneumococcal disease? Pneumococcal disease refers to illness caused by infection with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (sometimes shortened to
Caring for Aboriginal elders
As we know, elders are central to our communities. They provide support, they teach and pass down knowledge, and they
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