Key findings from the Survey of Disability, Ageing & Carers (SDAC)

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Key findings from the Survey of Disability, Ageing & Carers (SDAC) This publication presents information from the 2015 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC). Australians (those aged 65 years and over), as well as their needs is becoming increasingly important. In 2015, there were an estimated 3.5 million older Australians, representing one in every
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Improve your memory by reducing stress levels

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Reduce your stress levels to improve memory 🧠✔️ Research has found that chronic and acute stress have adverse effects on memory processing systems. Therefore, it is important to find ways to reduce the amount of stress in your life if you’re trying to improve your memory. Do you tend to forget things when you’re stressed?
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14 tips to develop good sleeping habits

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14 tips to develop good sleeping habits 😴✅ Persistent trouble falling asleep at night or feeling sleepy during the day is not a normal part of the ageing process, and something can be done. Some simple lifestyle changes can make a world of difference to your quality of sleep. Here are 14 tips to help
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Baby boomers ‘booming’ our economy

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Baby boomers ‘booming’ our Australian economy 👴🏻💰 85 is the new 65 – as revealed by Census data As of August 2016, the Census revealed the population of Australia was 24.4 million people, which is quite a few more than five years ago – 1,894,175 to be precise. That’s about 1,037 extra Aussies every day
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Osteoporosis and improving bone health

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Osteoporosis and improving bone health Bone building reaches a peak during adolescence but then slows after age 25. In addition to this natural bone loss, we’re less likely to perform high-impact, bone-stimulating exercises (such as jumping) after age 50. This adds up to an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone breaks and fractures. As you
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