Romanian man jailed for ‘distraction fraud’ of elderly Australian shoppers
A Romanian citizen has been jailed for his role in a global “distraction fraud” operation that fleeced tens…
Police searching for man who reportedly raped elderly woman in her own home in Palmerston
A man who reportedly raped an elderly woman in her own home in Palmerston after entering through the…
Health Ministry updates guidelines for medical cannabis perscription
The Health Ministry on Sunday published a wide-ranging set of recommendations that could significantly change how medical cannabis…
3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
Enough time had passed since the patient’s previous colonoscopy that she met the criteria to undergo another, said…
There’s a canary in the labor market coal mine: the burned-out home healthcare sector
Home healthcare workers make up less than 3% of the total jobs, but KPMG senior economist Matthew Nestler…
A 74-Year-Old Was Forced To End Retirement And Go Back To Work After Just 2 Years And The Reason Is Deeply Unsettling
Younger generations like millennials and Gen-Zers frequently talk about retirement being a pipe dream. But increasingly, it’s failing…
Dirty diapers born again in Japan recycling breakthrough
SHIBUSHI, KAGOSHIMA PREF. – Billions of dirty diapers end up buried or burned every year in Japan —…
Agencies warn elderly could suffer as fuel price rises hit aged care services
The national peak body for aged care providers is calling on the federal government to provide urgent support…
This Mediterranean‑style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study
The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to…
How 83-year-old can do 300 pull-ups in under 40 minutes and why he trains others for free
At 83, Charles Mammay starts most mornings the same way: a good long stretch as soon as he…
Meat May Help Underweight Seniors Make It to 100
Meat eaters may look like they have the edge on reaching 100 in a new study, but…
NSW police charge two men over alleged ‘car trouble’ scam targeting the elderly
New South Wales police have charged two men over an alleged statewide scam scheme targeting older Australians. Police…