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The older adults home treatment team (OAHTT) is a community based treatment service, which provides intensive support for service users who are in a mental health crisis, and their carers. The OAHTT ...

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A mother and son flew 9,000 miles to seek care for his spinal condition after they'd exhausted options in their home country.

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From playing double Dutch to pole dancing, older adults are redefining what 'age-appropriate' fitness looks like.

A recent Japanese study identified key indicators that may help predict which older adults are most likely to experience falls, potentially paving the way for more effective prevention strategies.