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Seniors' health
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease affects your brain functions, memory and behaviour. Find out about symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and how to help delay its onset.
Eye health tips for over-60s
Get some tips on how to best look after your eyes for over 60s.
Tips for healthy bones
Follow these steps to help keep your bones healthy.
Healthy Eating Over 60
Your body changes over time. Here's what to eat, how to maintain your appetite and stay well as you get older.
Is your blood pressure healthy?
High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms. Read these tips for keeping your blood pressure under control.
Physical activity for seniors
If you are over 65, you should try to be active every day. Here are tips on how to stay fit and information about how much physical activity you need.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis. Find out more here.
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Mental health resources for seniors
Trusted information about older people and mental health from leading Australian health organisations.
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Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Gives older Australians access to cheaper prescription medicines, Australian government funded medical services, and other government concessions.
Read more on Medicare website
Seniors Issues | Epilepsy Action Australia
The incidence of epilepsy is higher in older persons than in children. Despite this, it often goes undiagnosed and untreated. Read more.
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Ten healthy eating tips for seniors | Women's Health Queensland Wide
Our nutritional requirements change as we age. Here are ten ways seniors can ensure they maintain a healthy diet.
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About Epilepsy | Epilepsy Action Australia
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting up to 1-2% of the population. Although it is more likely to be diagnosed in childhood or senior years.
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Aged care services - NT.GOV.AU
Aged care assessment program, psychogeriatric service and aged care equipment.
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Healthy weight for older adults :: SA Health
Being a healthy weight has many benefits, no matter what our age.
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Aged Care | Carers Queensland | Improving quality of life for carers
Aged Care | Improving the quality of life of Queensland's carers
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Respite care - NT.GOV.AU
Respite care services for Central Australia and the Top End.
Read more on NT Health website
ARPANSA - Regulation: Relationship with State and Territory Regulators
Contact information for Australian state and territory radiation regulatory authorities
Read more on ARPANSA – Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency website
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Disability within the Indigenous community Reviews Disability Related issues Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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Population-based programmes for the prevention of fall-related injuries in older people | Cochrane
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Improving outcomes for people with multiple chronic conditions | Cochrane
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Physical activity and enhanced fitness to improve cognitive function in older people without known cognitive impairment | Cochrane
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No evidence that folic acid with or without vitamin B12 improves cognitive function of unselected elderly people with or without dementia. Long-term supplementation may benefit cognitive function of healthy older people with high homocysteine levels | Cochrane
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Exercise for reducing fear of falling in older people living in the community | Cochrane
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Exercise for reducing fear of falling in older people living in the community | Cochrane
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Older Australians at a glance (AIHW)
Older Australians at a glance Older Australia at a glance: 4th edition provides insights into the diversity of the older population of Australia, where they are living, what they are doing, how healthy they are and the services they are using. It aims to paint a meaningful picture of 'older' Australia which reflects the complexity and diversity of the older Australian population. Each topic provides succinct, and reliable information supported by detailed figures and tables, and a comprehensive reference list.
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Reassessment of hospitalised adult patients drugs to improve patients health | Cochrane
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Older Australians publications (AIHW)
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