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Older Australians are at a greater risk of falls due to long-term confinement from Covid-19. 
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Trauma researchers have found that even months after falling from a ladder, patients still suffer, and plead that Australians be more cautious
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Associate Professor Michele Callisaya played a key role in launching the 'Safe Exercise At Home' website.
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The adjuvanted flu vaccine is free for over-65s and offers better protection than the standard vaccine. Here's what the research says.
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A new website developed by Australian physiotherapists offers simple functional exercises and guidance on safe ways for older people to increase activity levels while at home. When COVID-19 forced millions of Australia into lockdown, a national team of physiotherapists, concerned about the impact this would have on the health and wellbeing of older people, initiated and fast
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The coronavirus disproportionately affects seniors, but they may not be included in important clinical trials for vaccines and treatments.
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The medical profession has been troubled for years by a persistent shortage of doctors who treat the oldest and sickest patients.
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As the family member or primary caretaker of an older adult, you not only play a crucial role in day-to-day tasks but in ensuring that your loved one’s mental health is in check. It’s estimated that 20 percent of people age 55 and older experience some type of mental health concern, with the most common being anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders like depression or bipolar disorder.
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