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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 [Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing]
Updated October 2008
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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.
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Ageing and Aged Care Guidelines
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Links to guidelines on ageing and aged care issues.
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Links to information on Alzheimer´s Disease.
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Cataracts
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Links to information about cataracts.
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Dementia
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Links to information on dementia and about support services for sufferers, their carers and their families.
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Eating Well for Older People
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Links to information about good nutrition and the special dietary requirements of older people.
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Enhanced Primary Care
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Links to information about the Australian Governmen´ts Enhanced Primary Care.
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Exercise for Older People
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Links to information about exercise and fitness for older people.
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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.
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Falls Prevention
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Links to information about preventing injuries from falls, particularly in children and older people.
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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).
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Mental Health of Older People
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Links to information and research on mental health issues of older people.
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Osteoporosis
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Links to information on osteoporosis and related issues.
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Sex in Later Years
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Links to information on sex, sexual behaviour and sexual health for people in their later years of life.
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Information on ageing well
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Ageing - the skin
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Better Health Channel
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The skin is one of the first body parts to show age. While many of these age-related changes are inevitable, some can be reduced with sensible lifestyle choices and good skin care.
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Sep 2008
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Vision loss - some causes explained
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Better Health Channel
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There are many causes of vision loss, but by far the most common conditions are associated with ageing. These include glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
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Jun 2008
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Media release. Melbourne to host world conference on ageing
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Melbourne has secured the right to host an international conference on ageing in 2010 - one of the largest international gatherings of world experts in the field.
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May 2008
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Population sub-groups: Ageing
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
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These web pages provide information and resources about ageing among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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May 2008
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Kidneys - age related problems
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Better Health Channel
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The kidneys can be affected or damaged by various diseases. As we get older, we are more likely to suffer from kidney problems. 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.
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Oct 2007
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Foot health and ageing
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myDr
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As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
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Jun 2007
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Vision loss - help is available
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Better Health Channel
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Vision loss can affect people of all ages but it is more common among people 60 years and older. Some vision loss can be prevented; other conditions are hereditary or develop as people age. About six per cent of people in Australia with vision impairment are totally blind.
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Feb 2007
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Asthma and adults
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2007
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Older bodies and medicines
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National Prescribing Service
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Learn about age-related changes to our body and how that makes us more sensitive and susceptible to the side effects of medicines.
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Dec 2006
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Dry skin
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myDr
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The ageing process, prolonged bathing or showering in hot water, excessive use of soap, and low humidity, all increase the risk of dry skin.
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Jul 2006
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50s to 60s A few aches and pains
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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You may find aches and pains restrict your activities and you don't recover from injury quite as well as you used to. You may have mild symptoms of menopause and a few women may have more severe symptoms. Your sleep might be affected so you feel tired during the day. Weight gain may still be a problem, particularly around the waist. This increases your risk of diabetes and heart disease. Effort needs to go into protecting your health now.
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Jun 2006
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Orientation and mobility training for adults with low vision
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Progressive visual impairment often affects people as they age. Training is used to help people with low vision maintain travel independence, with new orientation and mobility skills to compensate for reduced visual information. Orientation is the abili...
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Mar 2006
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| Title: |
Life stages
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Teenage years; 20s to 40s; midlife; older years
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Feb 2006
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Animation: effects of ageing
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myDr
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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.
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Mar 2005
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Ageing
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myDr
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In Western society the over 65s are the most rapidly expanding age group.
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Oct 2004
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Disability prevalence and trends
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report updates and refines prevalence estimates of five main disability groups in Australia -- intellectual, psychiatric, sensory/speech, acquired brain injury and physical/diverse.
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Dec 2003
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Asthma: the long-term view
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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The key to living successfully with asthma is ensuring that you control your asthma and that it doesn't control you.
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Nov 2003
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