The role of a geriatrician
A geriatrician is a specialist doctor who cares for people aged 65 and over. Most are experts at helping people who have multiple conditions.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Residential aged care
Find information and resources here on residential aged care services that provide accommodation and support for people who can no longer live at home.
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Aged care services
As you get older you may need help managing everyday activities. Find out if you are eligible for aged care services, or respite services for carers.
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Retinal detachment
Retinal detachment is a medical emergency caused by ageing and eye injury. If you experience vision disturbance, go to the emergency department.
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Anosmia (loss of smell)
Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.
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Breast checks to detect breast cancer
Your risk of developing breast cancer increases with age. Here’s how to recognise symptoms and detect it early.
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Health benefits of swimming
Swimming is a great low-impact activity you can do at any age. These tips will help you get started.
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Chest infection
Chest infections are common in people of all ages. Find out more about what causes chest infections, their symptoms and treatments.
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Seniors' health
As you get older, it's important to understand how ageing affects the mind and body. Read up on bone health, arthritis, nutrition and more.
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Obesity in children
Childhood obesity is when a child has too much body fat for their age. There are simple steps to take to help your child move towards a healthy weight.
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Speech problems
Speech problems often arise during childhood, but they can affect people of all ages. Learn more about common speech problems here.
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Rett syndrome
Rett syndrome causes intellectual and physical disability. It’s been described relatively recently, so it’s not known how it progresses to middle age.
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Toilet training
Most children start toilet training between 2 and 3 years of age. Find out whether your child is ready with these helpful toilet training tips.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Course - online program
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Course from MindSpot, is a clinically-proven treatment that helps adults aged 18 years and over to manage obsessions and compulsions.
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Manage your health in your 70s and older
If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs. Learn some ways to help manage your health as you age.
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WorryTime app
WorryTime by ReachOut.com gives people a place to store their daily worries. It is a free app that is suitable for ages 12+ and is available from the Apple App Store.
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Testosterone
Your testosterone levels can vary depending on your sex, age and health. Learn more about low testosterone, possible causes and symptoms.
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Premature and early menopause
Early menopause and premature menopause is when menopause happens before the age of 45 years. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments here.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism may be present from birth or develop with age, injuries, or diseases causing blurred vision. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatments.
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Calcium
Calcium strengthens bones, helps prevent osteoporosis and more. Find out how much you need for your age and how to find good sources of calcium.
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Tay-Sachs disease
Babies with Tay-Sachs develop slowly, lose vision and speech and typically don't reach school age. It's more common in certain genetic groups.
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Younger onset dementia
Younger onset dementia is the name given to dementia in people aged under 65 years. Learn what you need to think about with early onset dementia.
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Sever's disease
Sever's disease is a common cause of heel pain in children. It affects children 8 – 14 years of age. Find out more about the symptoms and treatment.
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Scarlet fever
Scarlet fever is a bacterial throat infection usually affecting primary school-aged children. Find out about its symptoms, treatments and prevention.
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How to talk to your kids about vaping
1 in 5 people aged 18–24 years (non-smokers) have tried vapes. Learn the facts about vaping and how to talk to your kids it.
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Ovarian cancer
Cancer of the ovaries is most common in females aged over 50 years. Symptoms can be hard to spot. Read on to learn when to see your doctor.
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Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is more common in people over the age of 50. Find out why the stage at which the cancer is diagnosed is so important.
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects people of all ages. Find out about ADHD symptoms and how ADHD is diagnosed and treated.
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Type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes can affect people of any age but is most often diagnosed in young people. Read about the symptoms and treatment for type 1 diabetes.
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