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Seniors' health
Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease affects the 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
Did you know that your eyes need 3 times as much light when you’re 60 as they did when you were 20 years old? Learn more about mature eyes here.
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.
How to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is common and often has no symptoms. Read these tips for keeping your blood pressure under control.
Physical activity guidelines for older adults
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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Supporting aged and elderly | Head to Health
There are many benefits that can come with being older. However, elderly people also have their own unique circumstances, challenges, and risk factors related to their mental health and wellbeing.
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Ten healthy eating tips for seniors | Women's Health Queensland Inc
Our nutritional requirements change as we age. Here are ten ways seniors can ensure they maintain a healthy diet.
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Seniors | AusVaxSafety
In the context of no safety signals identified during two years of surveillance in over 18,000 participants, AusVaxSafety concludedactive surveillance of zoster vaccine safety in November 2018
Read more on National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) website
Parenting and Child Health - Health Topics - Immunisation of children
Immunisation is a simple and effective way of protecting children and adults against certain diseases
Read more on Women's and Children's Health Network website
When do I get immunised? | Australian Government Department of Health
Your health, age, lifestyle and job will determine the vaccines you need and when to get them.
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Anaesthesia and the elderly - ANZCA
The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) is the professional organisation for around 6400 specialist anaesthetists (Fellows) and 1500 anaesthetists in training (trainees). One of Australasia's largest specialist medical colleges, ANZCA is responsible for the training, examination and specialist accreditation of anaesthetists and pain medicine specialists and for the standards of clinical practice in Australia and New Zealand. The College also plays a significant role in the advancement of anaesthesia in south-east Asia and South Pacific island countries.
Read more on ANZCA – Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists website
Childhood immunisation coverage | Australian Government Department of Health
Childhood immunisation coverage is the percentage of children in Australia who have had all the vaccines recommended for their age. We are close to meeting our target of 95 per cent, with more than 90 per cent coverage for one year olds, two year olds, and five year olds.
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Polio (poliomyelitis) | Australian Government Department of Health
Polio is a contagious disease, spread by close contact with an infected person. Symptoms include fever and headaches. Polio can affect people of all ages but can be prevented with vaccination. Due to immunisation, polio is very rare in Australia.
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Supporting yourself - aged and elderly | Head to Health
You can experience many changes in your older years – living arrangements, physical health, brain function and memory, among others. Your wellbeing is as important now as any other stage of life.
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Whooping cough - Better Health Channel
The major symptom of whooping cough is a severe cough, which is often followed by a 'whooping' sound.
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Can You Speed Up Recovery From Colds and Flu?
Document and learn online with Ausmed's online portfolio and organiser app. All countries and health professions supported. Free to document, subscribe to learn.
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Youth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers - Youth Health & Wellbeing
HomeKids and FamiliesYouth Health & WellbeingYouth Health Resource Kit: An Essential Guide for Workers
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Working in perinatal mental health
A key focus of beyondblue's beyond babyblues program is to support and advise health professionals on best practice surrounding mental health disorders
Read more on beyondblue website
Arts and Health
Document and learn online with Ausmed's online portfolio and organiser app. All countries and health professions supported. Free to document, subscribe to learn.
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Working with young people
Resources for professionals who work with young people in the health and community sector
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Communication at End-of-Life
Communication at End-of-Life
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Resilience
Resilience
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Communication Skills
palliAGED makes it easy to find and use palliative care evidence and practice resources in aged care. Older Australians, their families and friends are also welcome to use these trustworthy resources.
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Care Coordination
palliAGED makes it easy to find and use palliative care evidence and practice resources in aged care. Older Australians, their families and friends are also welcome to use these trustworthy resources.
Read more on palliAGED website
What works to promote emotional wellbeing in older people
A guide for aged care staff working in community or residential care settings. It covers a range of interventions that can be used to promote emotional wellbeing or to help people with anxiety or depression.
Read more on beyondblue website
