Dr. Jennifer
seniors
Diabetes in older people
Type 2 diabetes risk increases with age. One of the reasons for this is increasing insulin resistance with age.
Certain drugs increase risk of dementia
The anticholinergic class of drugs, commonly prescribed to older people, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia when used often and in a strong formulation.
Stroke victims missing out on key stroke care
Researchers sought to find out the number of patients who were missing out on rehabilitation after having a stroke, and for what reason.
How do medications help osteoarthritis?
In a systematic review of the evidence so far, anti-inflammatory drugs seem to have the best results, while others appear ineffective.
Can you prevent dementia?
Research shows that modifying your lifestyle can reduce the effect of cognitive decline in older adults.
Can exercising reduce falls in men?
Researchers have carried out a long-term study to see if structured exercise can lead to less serious fall injuries in older men, the results are promising.
Video: Parkinson’s disease awareness
For more than 110,000 Australians living with Parkinson's disease, simple daily tasks like brushing their teeth are beyond their reach. Hear from Dr Norman Swan, Kathryn – who has Parkinson's, and Vincent Carroll – a Parkinson's Nurse Consultant.
Which exercise is best for older obese people?
Weight loss plus combined aerobic and resistance exercise may be most effective in improving functional status in older, obese adults.
Depression in older people
Older people may be particularly prone to depression because of the increased likelihood that they will be experiencing stressful life events.