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Research into elderly people taking multiple medications reveals that many are at increased risk of frailty and even death. The Australian research project, led by researchers at Melbourne’s Monash University highlights the imperative for patients to have their medical regimes closely monitored. It’s no surprise that medications are essential for many elderly Australians. Paradoxically, though,... Read More

I have a friend in her mid-80s, *Darlene, who had reached a physical state where she felt that it was time to make the move to a step-free retirement facility. And she was on the verge of taking up rooms in a residence that looked to tick all the boxes. Until, at the 11th hour,... Read More

For Melbourne filmmaker Corinne Maunder, it was having a grandmother with dementia that first sparked her interest in documenting the care that’s available all around the world for people living with the condition. “There’s a lot of discussion today about the inadequacies that exist in dementia care, but there’s also some incredibly innovative work being... Read More