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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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Exercise for seniors
This video of exercises for seniors includes chair exercises and balance exercises to maintain movement, strengthen muscles and improve health and fitness.
Read more on myVMC – Virtual Medical Centre website
Mental health resources for seniors
Trusted information about older people and mental health from leading Australian health organisations.
Read more on mindhealthconnect website
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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Memory Problems | myVMC
Dr Karyn Boundy discusses the causes, symptoms, testing and possibletreatments of memory problems. Hello, Im Dr Karyn Boundy, a senior
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Lymphoedema - BreaCan
Judy Purbrick, Senior Physiotherapist at Mercy Health Lymphoedema Clinic, talks about lymphoedema and its association with gynaecological and breast cancer. This podcast will be of relevence to women who believe they may be at risk of developing lymphoedema, as well as to those who would just like to know more.
Read more on BreaCan website
Alcohol: how much is too much? - myDr.com.au
Too much alcohol can be bad for you. Find out the recommended limits for men and for women, and for other groups of people such as under 18s, 18-25 year olds, seniors and pregnant women.
Read more on myDr website
Coronary Slow Flow | myVMC
Im Dr. John Beltrame, Senior Lecturer in Medicine at the University of Adelaide and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Cardiology Unit. I joined the Editorial Advisory Board of the Virtual Cardiac Centre 2 years ago and today I would like to share with you my insights on the Coronary Slow Flow phenomenon.
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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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Health of older Australians (AIHW)
This report contains information on the health of Australians, the determinants of health, health resources and use of services, health monitoring and the development of health information, and on the health of specific population groups.
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