How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status
As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived polio and...
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How to check if a charity is real
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At 94 years, one South Aussie man completes his sixth skydive
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Barossa Park Lodge celebrates 10th anniversary with residents
How did residents celebrate their aged care precinct’s 10-year anniversary? -
Australian Government passes new Aged Care Act in Parliament
Why is the passing of the Aged Care Act Bill so important for older Australians and aged care providers? -
Huge changes to the Support at Home program spark praise from older Aussies and advocates
What is the expected impact of the changes to the upcoming Support at Home program? -
NSW Uniting residents become published authors in a retirement community
Recently published retirees prove that it’s never too late to try something new -
Could seniors be the next batch of driving students?
In the last decade, people aged 65 years or older were involved in a quarter of car accidents on Aussie roads -
More Australians are calling advocacy services for help with aged care concerns
What caused an increase in the number of calls to advocacy services from Australians with concerns about aged care? -
What are my medication management options in Australia?
Managing your medications may seem difficult but it doesn’t have to be -
Accessing free dementia information just got easier for Queenslanders of all ages
Dementia Australia’s free information sessions can help increase Australians’ understanding of what... -
Invalid wills could remove aged care residents’ autonomy
Waiting to update your will and other legal documents could negatively affect you after moving into an aged care home -
How carers tackle a controversial decision and why they do it
Palliative care allows Australians at the end of their lives to be more comfortable, but some may chose another option -
Some older Australians can’t contact emergency services after network closure
Telstra and Optus are closing their 3G networks on October 28, 2024, with experts warning older Australians to check the... -
Older Aussies lose over $8.5 million to scammers in one month
Tax returns must be completed by the end of the months and financial experts highlight why you shouldn’t delay... -
Australia’s rental crisis is pushing aged care workers ‘out of their own communities’
Rental stress is affecting the aged care workers that are caring for older Australians -
Free public transport for carers in Victoria during National Carers Week
Why is the Victorian Government providing free public transport for carers this week? -
Dementia may become the greatest threat to Aussie lives: here’s why
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data that highlights a shift in focus for health care may be needed... -
Today’s Ageism Awareness Day fights against age-related abuse
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This upcoming technology could solve Australia’s aged care workforce shortage
Some robots are used to manufacture car parts, but could robots soon be used to help older Australians in aged care...
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