News: ageing

×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns living longer, but in need of more support

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A study of pre-Covid-19 health data found ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns over 70 were living longer, but their impact on the healthcare industry is increasing, according to research by the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.

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How you can help older ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns AVOID frailty

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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers are seeking participants from the City of Charles Sturt to adapt an intervention program to help ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns avoid becoming frail as they age.

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Why don’t larger dogs live as long as smaller breeds?

A Great Dane and a chihuahua

Scientists have for the first time explained why larger dogs have shorter lifespans than smaller dogs - selective breeding for size has made large breeds more susceptible to cancer.

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Increased movement leads to better outcomes for aged care residents

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×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide researchers have found that aged care residents who move more and interact with their environment are more likely to live longer, have fewer falls and have a higher quality of life.

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Safeguarding laws in the spotlight

The hands of elderly people.

The independent South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogn Law Reform Institute (SALRI) based at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide is inviting views from the community and interested parties as part of its independent review of the state’s laws regarding the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

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Ageing in place successfully could be all about where you live

Man takes in the view of Adelaide CBD

Research from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide has shown that neighbourhood characteristics – from the location of medical services and how much green space there is, to the number of people involved in volunteer activities - can have a significant impact on older people’s ability to age successfully at home.

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Older ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns beat the heat at home

Image of older person beating the heat at home

Researchers at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide have developed a guide for older South ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlogns to help them to keep the temperature in their homes comfortable during summer and winter.

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First frailty map highlights service need

Distribution of frail and pre-frail people in Adelaide 2027

An online interactive map, which shows for the first time where ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog’s frail and pre-frail people live today and in the future, will help plan services for healthy ageing.

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