A funding boost of almost $500,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), is set to combat the rates of depression and anxiety among elderly Australians.
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As life expectancy rises across the globe, the burden of dementia will increase significantly. This is especially true in developing countries, which will be home to nearly 70% of people with dementia by 2050, up from 58% today.
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Healthcare organizations are stepping up to the plate when it comes to older adult care and chronic care management, according to a recent report from BDO Center for Healthcare Excellence & Innovation.
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The topics of sex and intimacy are often taboo and not normally considered when we talk about the elderly.
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MORE THAN 90% OF DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS HAVE POOR SLEEP

More than 90% of people caring for a family member with dementia experience poor sleep, according to new research by the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Nursing.
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