Global diabetes cases to reach 1.3 billion by 2050: Study There are countries where as many as one in five people could be living with diabetes if current trends continue.
Plea for change amid rising life expectancies GPs are calling for a shift in the way elderly patients are cared for, as new data sheds light on our ageing population.
Advance care planning in an ageing population People think their doctors should play more of a role in advance care planning, new research suggests.
Steep rise in health burden of osteoarthritis Greater life expectancy, increasing obesity and expanding populations are all factors in the increase, a new study suggests.
Ageing population and per-person health costs to rise Australia’s five-yearly forecasting report predicts the long-term impacts of government policies and reforms over the next 40 years.
Obesity should be considered premature ageing: Research New research calls for obesity and ageing to be considered ‘two sides of the same coin’ as their associated diseases mirror each other.
Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission roadmap open for consultation The public has a chance to have its say on the future research direction and funding decisions of the Mission.
Global survey reveals ‘startling’ lack of knowledge on dementia A new global survey has highlighted the ongoing prevalence of myths around the disorder.
Frailty declared a medical condition Research has revealed frailty, which affects quality of life and risk of death, is not an inevitable part of ageing.
Talking sexual health with older patients Dr Sue Malta and her research team want to promote more positive social perceptions of older people’s sexuality, in general practice and beyond.