The Prevalence of Depression and Suicide in the Elderly
We may all experience anxiety and depression at various stages of our lives. However, many older…
Elderly
The Constraints of The Aged Care Sector
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care entering it's second year and the interim report due…
HILDA: Older Workers Boosting the Workforce
According to new research, the 65+ age group are the fastest growing sector in the Australian…
The Future of Medical Assessment
New Artificial Intelligence based technology is being developed to detect symptoms of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s…
Aged Care Commission Uncovers Serious Concerns
The royal commission into aged care is continuing in Adelaide today. The commission has already heard…
The Problem with Australia’s Current Aged Care Facilities
In June 2018, a study found that smaller aged care homes that are designed to look…
Designing an Inclusive City
There is no denying Sydneysiders each have varied needs and unique experiences but are these differences…
Australia’s Elderly Vaccination Problem
A new Medical Journal of Australia article published yesterday says there's a decline in pneumonia vaccination…
Nurses Union Uncovers Aged Care Mistreatment
A civilian army of some 260,000 nurses found shocking levels of mistreatment at seventy aged-care facilities…
The Controversy of the Daniel Andrews Euthanasia Bill
Late last month Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews out his full support behind a bill calling for…
Can co-housing solve Australia’s housing affordability crisis?
Where will you live when you're 65? Or perhaps you're retiring now, and you're thinking about…
What is the meaning of “home” in end of life care?
Here on Think Health we have been taking a closer look at palliative care, and this…