The SA branch of the Australian Association of Gerontology is the largest in Australia and is a vibrant, eclectic community of professionals working to help every older person enjoy the best life possible as they age. Sir Keith Wilson was a visionary federal politician in the Menzies era in Australia who saw the need for and used his political and personal drive to initiate governments funded aged care homes.
“Outstanding plenary sessions included ... Ngaire Hobbins’ inspiring ACH Group Sir Keith Wilson Oration on challenging ageism.”
— AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF GERONTOLOGY
August 24, 2022
This review of research on iron supplementation and gut health suggests caution is warranted: taking a supplement prescribed to correct a diagnosed deficiency is often medically necessary, but without diagnosed deficiency, iron supplements might instead harm our vital beneficial gut bacteria.
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April is Parkinson's Disease (PD) Awareness Month, and if you live with PD and are in your late 60s or beyond, combining what's best for you as you age with what you need to manage PD is vital to living the best life possible into later age.
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