Ageing

This life stage covers the health issues associated with ageing and retirement, including diet, exercise, and conditions and diseases associated with ageing.

The following websites provide specific information on ageing:

Seniors Portal Homepage [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]

Aged Care Australia [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]

Reviewed November 2009

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Aged Care Services
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Links to information on aged care services, including home and community care, hostels, nursing homes, retirement villages and respite care.
Ageing and Aged Care Guidelines
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Links to guidelines on ageing and aged care issues.
Alzheimer's Disease
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Links to information on Alzheimer´s Disease.
Cataracts
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Links to information about cataracts.
Dementia
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Links to information on dementia and about support services for sufferers, their carers and their families.
Eating Well for Older People
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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.
Enhanced Primary Care
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Links to information about the Australian Governmen´ts Enhanced Primary Care.
Exercise for Older People
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Links to information about exercise and fitness for older people.
Eye Health and Vision Impairment
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Links to information on eye health and common vision conditions, support services and information for carers.
Falls Prevention
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Links to information about preventing injuries from falls, particularly in children and older people.
Menopause
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Links to information on maintaining health and health issues related to menopause, including the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Mental Health of Older People
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Links to information and research on mental health issues of older people.
Osteoporosis
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Sex in Later Years
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Title:   Older people
Publisher:   Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Description:   These web pages provide information and resources about ageing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Information on ageing well
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   While people are living longer they are not always living healthier. Ageing well is about emotional wellbeing, as well as good mental and physical function. Socialising and participating in physical activity and eating healthy foods is good for both your emotional and physical health.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Life stages
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Teenage years; 20s to 40s; midlife; older years
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   50s to 60s: weight can creep up
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Now is the time to make sure your long-term health risks are minimal. Remember the basics, a varied diet and regular physical activity.
Date:   Jun 2009
Title:   Dry skin - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The ageing process, prolonged bathing or showering in hot water, excessive use of soap, and low humidity, all increase the risk of dry skin.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Kidneys - age related problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The kidneys can be affected or damaged by various diseases. Age increases the risk of problems including inflammation or swelling of the kidneys, diabetes, urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence and renovascular disease. Kidney problems can also increase the risk of other conditions such as cardiovascular disease. Early detection and proper treatment can increase the life of your kidneys.
Date:   Mar 2009
Title:   Ageing - the skin
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The skin changes with age. Thinning skin, sagging skin, wrinkles, age spots and dryness are some signs of ageing skin. Conditions including skin cancer, solar keratoses and Bowen's disease also occur. Lifestyle choices and good skin care can help.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Asthma and adults
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Asthma can develop when a person is middle-aged or older. This is called adult onset asthma. As people age, their lungs become less efficient. Adult onset asthma can speed up this deterioration of lung functioning.
Date:   Mar 2008
Title:   Foot health and ageing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
Date:   Jun 2007
Title:   Older bodies and medicines
Publisher:   National Prescribing Service
Description:   Learn about age-related changes to our body and how that makes us more sensitive and susceptible to the side effects of medicines.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Animation: effects of ageing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Our animation shows you the effects of ageing on your mind and body, and highlights some of the changes that may be prevented, or at least delayed, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Date:   Mar 2005
Title:   Ageing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In Western society the over 65s are the most rapidly expanding age group.
Date:   Oct 2004
Title:   Disability prevalence and trends
Publisher:   Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Description:   This report updates and refines prevalence estimates of five main disability groups in Australia -- intellectual, psychiatric, sensory/speech, acquired brain injury and physical/diverse.
Date:   Dec 2003
Title:   Asthma: the long-term view - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The key to living successfully with asthma is ensuring that you control your asthma and that it doesn't control you.
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Population ageing and the economy
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   Contains information relating to positive and healthy ageing, work and later life planning and health and care.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   Getting older? How to take charge of your future
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Practical advice to help older people take some control of their future wellbeing.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   Chemotherapy for elderly patients with advanced cancer: is it worth it?
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Elderly patients with advanced cancer must be allowed to balance the potential risks and benefits of treatment when deciding whether or not to have chemotherapy. The response rates to aggressive chemotherapy are similar in younger and older patients.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Independence and self provision discussion paper
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
Description:   A discussion paper prepared for the National Strategy for an Ageing Australia which discusses choices and responsibilities confronting individuals in saving for retirement.
Date:   Nov 1999
Title:   Employment for Mature Age Workers Issues Paper
Publisher:   Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   A discussion paper prepared for the National Strategy for an Ageing Australia which discusses the value of mature age workers and the potential for economic growth that can be produced by a larger cohort of mature age workers.
Date:   Nov 1999
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