Aussie dementia drug trial hits new major milestone
A daily pill dubbed the “holy grail” for dementia has reached a major milestone – and it could catapult Aussie scientists on to the world stage.
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Sandwich generation’s double burden ripping families apart
Career aspirations on hold and kids’ milestone missed as life becomes a guilt-ridden juggle of raising children and caring for ageing parents for Aussie mums.
Exposed: The issue fuelling ramping no one is talking about
South Australia has the highest rate of patients stuck in hospital limbo in the nation and a leading doctor warns the cause is a problem no one is willing to fix.
Shock aged care provider closure hits 1000 jobs, 3000 customers
More than 3000 people with disabilities, seniors and others with high care needs – along with more than 1000 staff – have been left high and dry after a long-term care company announced its closure.
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Australia’s VAD laws explained: How they differ by state
AFL legend Robert Walls is one of many Aussies who have made use of the country’s voluntary assisted dying legislation. Take a look at how the laws differ by state.
Having this drink three times a day may help you age better
A study that tracked 50,000 women over 32 years has found that having a small cup of this three times a day was linked to healthier ageing.
Surprise litre-a-day habit keeping 101-year-old athlete match fit
Henry Young doesn’t feel like a centenarian and now the international tennis legend is revealing his little secret to a long, strong life.
Kris Jenner at 69: Look at me Kimmy
The surgeon behind Kris Jenner’s shock transformation — which led some fans to mistake the Jenner-Kardashian matriarch for one of her daughters — has been revealed.
Aussie’s multi-million dollar payday hope for anti-ageing innovation
An idea conceived 25 years ago while working with cattle could lead an Australian farmer to the biggest pay packet he’s ever received.
I’m old and in constant pain, so why can’t I end my life?
A beloved 96-year-old grandmother who lives in constant pain is frustrated she can’t access SA’s voluntary assisted dying laws – and she wants the legislation changed.
List: Dozens of aged care services fail to meet quality standards
An aged care home where residents felt embarrassed by the smell will not receive funding to take on new residents for several months after the watchdog swooped. Search the list
Why you should look at making this lifestyle change by age 36
Although the party lifestyle is fun, new research has revealed that it’s important to slow things down by age 36. This is why.
Tom had a fall in aged care. This distressing photo haunts his family
Tom Nemaric, 92, fell while in respite care but the home didn’t send him to hospital, and he died weeks later.
The simple 60-minute program helping aged care residents
Can just 60 minutes help aged care residents feel less isolated and lonely? This new program – which goes for just an hour week – seems to be doing just that.
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