Seniors' health
As you get older, it's important to understand how ageing affects the mind and body. Read up on bone health, arthritis, nutrition and more.
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Mood disorders
Depression and bipolar disorder can make it hard to function in relationships or at work, but help is available. Learn more about mood disorders here.
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Western Australia disability services
Publicly-funded disability services in Western Australia are being moved over to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Learn more here.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Assessment for respite
Respite care is a short stay in an aged-care home. An assessment works out how much help you need, and the types of services you're eligible to receive.
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Depression and older people
Depression in adults over 65 can include unexplained physical symptoms, memory loss, and various behavioural changes. This page can help you diagnose if an older person may be suffering from depression.
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Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
Using the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Australians can use a wide range of prescribed medicines without paying full price for them. Learn more about how the PBS works.
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Personal hygiene and dementia
People with dementia can find caring for themselves difficult because of the many steps involved, or they may simply forget about their personal hygiene needs.
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Dementia and the home environment
Making your home environment safe and comfortable for a person with dementia is very important. Check out these helpful resources.
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Dementia and buildings
If you are caring for someone with dementia, you may need to make changes to the building where you live. It needs to be as safe as possible for someone with dementia.
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Dementia care options
Trusted information on caring for someone with dementia, including care options and support services
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Living with Alzheimer's disease
Dementia education and training can help families, carers and people with dementia manage the disease. Find out about living with dementia.
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Aged care services
As you get older you may need extra help managing everyday activities. There are many different types of aged care services , as well as respite services for carers. You can find out if you are eligible via an assessment process which varies from state to state.
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Dementia assessments
If you care for someone with dementia, your doctor can help arrange an assessment for that person or you can arrange one directly through My Aged Care.
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Dementia video series
Being diagnosed or living with dementia can be difficult – watch these videos to learn about the condition, support options and ways you can manage dementia.
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Dementia
Dementia affects a person’s thinking, behaviour and ability to perform everyday tasks. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatments, support and prevention.
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Creating a calming environment for people with dementia
A soothing, calming atmosphere is helpful for everybody. For a person with dementia, it can help minimise their confusion and help them to concentrate and rest.
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Pets and dementia
Pets can provide many positive benefits for people with dementia. They can be soothing and provide company and activity for them.
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Immunisation and vaccinations
Immunisation and vaccinations are simple and effective preventative measures to help protect children and adults against harmful infections and diseases before they come into contact with them in the community.
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How to prepare your home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness
Information about home modifications, medical equipment at home, telephone services, emergency call systems and sources of funding.
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Older people and mental health
Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness.
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What does a geriatrician do?
A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who cares for people aged 65 and over. Most are experts at helping people who have multiple conditions.
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Heart attack – a personal story
Recovering from a heart attack can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Watch this video to learn from other people's experiences.
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Victoria disability services
Publicly-funded disability services in Victoria are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Tasmania disability services
Publicly-funded disability services in Tasmania are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Video: an introduction to dementia
Watch these videos to learn about dementia from an expert and how to reduce the risk of developing this condition.
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Video: dementia treatments and research
Watch these videos to learn from an expert how the treatment options for dementia can slow it’s progression and help to manage its symptoms
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Everyday tasks and dementia
Trusted information about caring for someone with dementia, including how to support them in everyday tasks such as shopping, setting the table or gardening
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Incontinence and dementia
There are many ways to help with managing incontinence in a person with dementia.
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Video: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and dementia
Watch these videos to learn from an expert how dementia affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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