Healthy Aging Starts with Respect, Communication and Planning
Healthy Aging Is About More Than Health World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed on 15th June each year, is an important reminder that older Australians deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and care.When people think about elder abuse, they often think of physical harm or financial exploitation. While these are serious concerns, elder abuse can also occur when an older person's wishes, personal information or important decisions are not properly respected or understood.As Australians live longer, many families find themselves navigating increasingly complex situations involving health care, finances, legal documents and day-to-day household management. In many cases, critical information... Read More >>
Why Falls Happen More Often as We Age – And What You Can Do About It
As we age, small changes can increase the risk of a fall Falls don’t usually happen because of one big issue. They happen because of small changes that build up over time. Balance isn’t quite as steady. Muscles aren’t as strong. Reactions are a little slower. And things that once felt simple—walking across a room, stepping over a threshold, getting up from a chair—can become less predictable. For many older Australians, these changes happen gradually. However, the risk they create can increase quickly. Why older adults are more at risk There are several common factors that increase fall... Read More >>
