If you’re receiving the Age Pension, 1 July 2025 could bring some big changes – and not the good kind. Right now, there’s concern the Federal Government might lift the freeze on deeming rates starting 1 July. These rates are used to estimate the income…

Did you know that one in six Australians aged 65 and over has experienced some form of elder abuse in the past year? This shocking statistic comes from the latest study on elder abuse in Australia and reminds us how important it is to raise…

A new national survey reveals that over a third of Australians aged 50+ with an irregular heartbeat – known as atrial fibrillation (AF) – wait until they experience four or more symptoms before seeking medical help. This comes as AF continues to rise across the…

You’re never too old to start strength training – and midlife might be the perfect time. Resistance training is now considered one of the most important things people can do to maintain strength, improve body composition, and protect against the natural muscle loss that comes…

For many people approaching retirement, the idea of moving into a retirement village brings up concerns about losing autonomy or privacy. But for Patricia Keogh, the experience has been anything but limiting – in fact, she calls it “magical.” Patricia is a new resident at…

A new treatment that could slow the progression of early Alzheimer’s disease has been approved for use in Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has given the green light to Donanemab, a medication already approved in several countries including the United States, where it’s marketed…