Subject Guides: Women's Health: Aging

Women and Aging Resources

Fillit, H. M., Rockwood, K., & Young, J. B. (2017). Women's Health. In Brocklehurst's textbook of geriatric medicine and gerontology (8th ed., pp. 708 - 723). Elsevier.
Hammarberg, K., Holton, S., Michelmore, J., Fisher, J., & Hickey, M. (2019). Thriving in older age: A national survey of women in Australia. Maturitas, 122, 60-65. Highlights • Almost 5000 community-based women aged 50 and over completed an online survey about their health. • More than half reported being in “excellent” or “very good” overall health and almost all had low levels of current anxiety. • Regular exercise and workforce participation were associated with better physical and mental health. • The findings can inform future targeted interventions to increase physical activity levels and retain older women in the workforce.
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Health and wellbeing for women in midlife: Findings from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health. Mishra G, Barnes I, Byrnes E, Cavenagh D, Dobson A, Forder P, Hockey R, Loxton D, Townsend N & Byles J. Report prepared for the Australian Govern The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) report examines the health and wellbeing of women in midlife, aged 43-70. The findings highlight the evolving health risks, factors, and trajectories of midlife women, emphasizing the importance of preventive health strategies and tailored health services to address physical, mental, and lifestyle challenges. By comparing the experiences of older and younger cohorts, the report provides insights into changing health expectations and future challenges, informing health policy and practice to support the specific needs of women in midlife. This comprehensive analysis serves as a vital resource for stakeholders in healthcare, policy-making, and women's health advocacy, contributing to improved quality of life for midlife women in Australia.
In my prime: celebrating older women
Created by Women’s Health Victoria in partnership with The University of Melbourne.
Jean Hailes for Women's Health - Healthy Aging Healthy ageing is about looking after yourself so you can stay well, maintain your independence and get the most out of life. There are many ways to age well. It’s important to be active, eat a healthy diet, have regular health checks and stay connected with people in your life. A healthy lifestyle will help you stay physically and mentally well. People in Australia generally live longer and healthier lives than previous generations. Recent research shows that three out of four people aged 65 years and over consider themselves to have good, very good or excellent health. But the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health shows that about 87% of people aged 65 and over live with at least one chronic disease. Learn more about how to look after your physical health (e.g. bone, bladder, bowel and heart health, diet and exercise) and mental health (e.g. social connections, memory and support).

Books

Journals

A selection of eJournals related to aging. For a full list of NSLHD ejournal subscriptions go to Springboard.

Age and Ageing
Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders
Innovation in Aging
Osteoporosis International An international multi-disciplinary journal which is a joint initiative between the International Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA, Osteoporosis International provides a forum for the communication and exchange of current ideas concerning the diagnosis, prevention, treatment and management of osteoporosis and other metabolic bone diseases.