Ageing

Follow the links below to find information on 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 December 2011

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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:   Jan 2012
Title:   Growing older with HIV
Publisher:   Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:   Information about the impact of HIV on our bodies and on the immune system as we get older.
Date:   Aug 2011
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:   Aug 2011
Title:   Life stages
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Teenage years; 20s to 40s; midlife; older years
Date:   Aug 2011
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:   Jul 2011
Title:   Brachioplasty (arm lift surgery)
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Brachioplasty, or 'arm lift' cosmetic surgery, reshapes the underportion of the upper arm from the armpit to the elbow. The skin of the upper arm tends to droop with age and after significant weight changes. Talk with your surgeon about the risks and benefits of brachioplasty and what results you can expect.
Date:   Oct 2011
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:   Apr 2011
Title:   Media release. Women, Health and Ageing – new results from longitudinal study on Women in their 80s
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The latest major report from the ongoing Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health has been released.
Date:   Mar 2011
Title:   Healthy ageing - the skin
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Nowhere are the signs of ageing better observed than on the skin. Fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, irregularity of skin pigmentation, broken capillaries leading to red blotches and dryness are the mainsigns of healthy ageing of the skin. Lifestyle choices and good skin care can help minimise the signs of both healthy and unhealthy skin ageing.
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Art imitates life : HIV; ageing and antiretroviral therapy
Publisher:   Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO)
Description:   PROF JENNIFER HOY and DR OLGA VUJOVIC shed light on the complex interplay between antiretroviral therapy and symptoms of chronic disease due to ageing or HIV.
Date:   Jan 2011
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:   May 2010
Title:   Ageing - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Ageing brings with it some inevitable restrictions, particularly regarding fitness and mobility, but medical advice should be sought if certain symptoms occur.
Date:   Oct 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:   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:   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:   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

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