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Nearly 2,800 Knox residents currently live with dementia, with a 148% increase predicted over 35 years.

Celebrate your Zest for Life and join this exciting program of events which encourages positive and active ageing. 

Dementia Australia talks to an Indonesian community group about dementia.

Siblings can challenge a power of attorney if they suspect a parent’s best interests are not being served.

Homelessness Australia hosts the annual week to build community support and government commitment to end homelessness.

When the banking giant told Ian Williams he was responsible for the missing money, he decided to try to prove them wr...

Scientists have developed a long-acting injection aimed at simplifying treatment for people living with Parkinson's d...

Though laced with humour, Chalk and Cheese is a serious exploration of ageing.

In Australia, elder abuse lurks in the shadows, a form of family violence that devastates older individuals yet remai...

The tragic death of two pedestrians by a 91-year-old driver in Wantirna South has sparked calls for Victoria to re-te...

Australians will be among the first in the world to test features designed to make rideshare services easier for seni...

Monash University is conducting research on the experiences of older people with cognitive impairment who may have ex...

UTIs are very common, and according to Jean Hailes for Women's Health, one in two women will get one in their lifetime.

Based on current population trends, the number of people living with dementia could double within the next two decades.

Dementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia but a new finding could revolutionise detection and treat...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be extremely painful and some women experience them frequently.

Too many of us are unaware of the risks and don’t seek help until it’s critical. And a new scheme is making wound car...

A study by Monash University has drawn a sharp line between where fat is stored in the body and the risk of dementia ...

Whether it’s your parent, your sibling or your romantic partner, caring for someone living with dementia will inevita...

Dementia Action Week 2025 will be held from Monday 15 to Sunday 21 September, which includes World Alzheimer’s Day on...

End-of-life planning is something that affects us all, but it can be hard to talk about.

Dying to Know Day, held on August 8th, is about changing the conversation around death and dying in Australia, taking...

Ipswich Thriving Seniors is a vibrant program designed to empower older adults aged 60 and over, as well as First Nat...

Australians reported losing $2.03 billion to scams in 2024 and older Australians are most at risk of being targeted.

For many older people, pets are more than companions, they are family.

Don’t Demention It in Kyabram was born from a simple but powerful moment; one that sparked change and continues to gr...

A new partnership will build the capacity of family violence outreach workers across Victoriato recognise and respond...

Rresearchers are seeking participants aged 60+ for a study exploring connections between chronic illness, social isol...

“What a lot of people don’t understand is that if 20 people are diagnosed with the same type of dementia, not one of ...

The WHO says ageism is present in the way we think, feel and act towards others and ourselves according to age, wheth...