health

Seniors (eye health)

Key facts Many eye conditions are more common in older people. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help you keep good vision into older age. Optometrists are trained health professionals who can assess the health of your eyes and prescribe corrective lenses if needed. Regular visits to your optometrist are important to help identify and treat problems before they cause permanent vision loss. Eye conditions that are detected early may be easier to treat. Eye-health tips for over-60s Many people associate older age with poorer vision. It’s true that there are many eye conditions which are more common in older age.

Alzheimer’s disease

Overview Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that causes significant deterioration in mental performance. This leads to impairment in normal social and occupational function. Unfortunately, AD is an incurable condition that has a variable clinical course. It is the most common cause of dementia. Dementia Dementia describes a clinical syndrome that is characterised by a significant deterioration in mental function that leads impairment of normal function. In healthcare, we measure ‘normal function’ by activities of daily living (ADLs). These are a series of routine activities that people should be

How alcohol affects your health

Why is alcohol a health issue? Many Australians drink some alcohol. Some people drink alcohol in amounts that are harmful to their health. This kind of drinking can cause death, disease, and injury. This is a major factor in ill health and social harm in Australia. One standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in (approximately): 285ml full-strength beer or cider 375ml mid-strength beer 425ml light-strength beer 100ml wine 1 nip (30ml) of spirits No level of alcohol consumption can be considered safe. To reduce the risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury for healthy adults: drink no