New research looks at a unique model in South Australia where an aged-care facility is co-located with a childcare centre. Here’s what the researchers found.
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Aged-care workers often form bonds with residents over months or years. So they may experience feelings of grief and loss when someone in their care dies.
Centenarians are of such great interest to scientists because they may hold the key to understanding how we can live longer in good health.
A 15-year study found older adults with healthy diets aged better and developed diseases more slowly, contrary to those eating more inflammatory foods.
Novak Djokovic, 38, Jess Fishlock, 38, Ronaldo, 39. Elite athletes are staying at the top longer than ever. Here’s how science is redefining peak performance.
Ageing well isn’t about luck – it’s about habits.
Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease of the veins, where blood doesn’t flow as well as it should from the legs up to the heart.
New study questions long-held beliefs about inflammation and ageing.
Weekly nightmares may triple the risk of premature death and accelerate biological aging, according to new research tracking thousands of adults over 18 years.
Ever wondered what an occupational therapist actually does in people’s homes and communities? Here’s what this support might look like.
These tests promise to show how much cellular ‘wear and tear’ your body has undergone, and how that corresponds with your age in years. Here’s what the science says.
South Africa should back care for older people with real investment and action.
An increasing number of elderly Ghanaians live without daily family support.
Can a robot help you remember your pills, lift shopping, and even offer companionship? Yes – if it’s co-designed by its users.
Milestone birthdays often prompt people to re-evaluate their meaning in life.
Research finds photography can help older adults reconnect with their surroundings and their sense of self. The best part: anyone can do it, anywhere, anytime.
Proteins and micronutrients are key to reducing the risks of exercising later in life.
Ageing well means making small, consistent choices that lead to better mobility, clearer thinking and richer social connections down the line.
Why walking matters more than you might think - especially as you age.
Standing on one leg while brushing your teeth isn’t a full ageing check-up. Here’s why walking speed, brain flexibility and overall wellbeing score matter more.
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Professor of Biogerontology, University of Brighton
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PhD student, University of Buckingham
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Emeritus Professor, University of New England
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NHMRC Senior Lecturer, School of Medical Sciences, UNSW
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Professor: Health and Population Division, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand
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Reader in Ageing Physiology, University of Westminster
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