Healthy ageing

Experts call for yearly frailty screening

A new national framework is calling for annual frailty screening for Australians over 65, with researchers urging stronger focus on…

Over 400 older Australians hospitalised daily from falls

As fall related hospitalisations rise, April Falls Month is a reminder that balance training, digital tools and adherence to national…

Healthy diet slows accumulation of comorbidities – study

A Swedish study has found that diet may make all the difference when it comes to developing chronic illnesses later…

Nutrition secrets for older people unveiled: Q&A

A musculoskeletal health expert has identified calcium, protein and vitamin D as key nutritional challenges for older people. Last month,…

How academics pave the way for healthy ageing: podcast

An annual forum has highlighted the crucial role of research in creating new ways to achieve healthy ageing. The 'Healthy…

It’s a privilege to age, but you don’t have to become old: podcast

While you can't stop birthdays from happening, you only grow old when you stop learning, Healthy Ageing Professor Laurie Buys…

A book about life: healthy ageing in a challenging society – podcast

The aged care system remains a heated topic as the pandemic, the upcoming election and the Royal Commission's report continue…

Diet more powerful than drugs for anti-ageing

A nutritious diet could be more effective than drugs in preventing stroke, diabetes and heart disease, a new University of…

Study reveals the secrets of men who live to 100

The largest study of ageing men in the southern hemisphere might give us some clues about the fountain of youth.…