Seniors ‘crushing’ stereotypes in new documentaries
Picking up a tennis racquet at age nine, Margaret Fisher had no idea the sport, which has taken her around the world,...
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New dysphagia-friendly cookbook looks beyond the blender
A cookbook full of recipes designed specifically for people who have difficulty swallowing is now just a click away. -
Landmark study shows ageism is alive and well among older Australians.
The most comprehensive national study ever undertaken to seek the views of Australians over 50 has found a third of... -
Advice on how to age gracefully with and without cosmetic surgery
SPONSORED STORY – Ageing is a natural process that many Australians embrace, but for some the desire to look in... -
National awards recognise innovation and excellence in retirement living
A number of individuals and organisations have been recognised for their contribution and achievements across the... -
Interactive dementia app encourages ‘a better visit’
A new app by Dementia Australia aims to assist people in connecting and communicating when visiting loved ones living... -
Cookbook celebrates food, family and friends
Opal Aged Care’s Endeavour Home has created a unique way to celebrate their residents’ family history. -
Home care not keeping up with demand
Too many senior Australians are still without the level of care they need despite figures showing an increase in... -
Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering quality... -
Retirement living on the rise, architecturally
New Census data of more than 68,000 units has proven that the sky’s the limit when it comes to retirement living,... -
New aged care quality legislation set to ‘empower’ senior Australians
The industry has welcomed the next step forward in creating significant changes to quality in aged care following the... -
20 years of supporting people with Parkinson’s in Western Australia
SPONSORED STORY – The Parkinson’s Western Australia (WA) Nurse Specialist Service has recently celebrated 20... -
Research reveals carers unprepared for end-of-life decisions
Dementia carers require more support and guidance to navigate the end-of-life care for their loved one, a new... -
Older Australians ‘less affected’ by loneliness
A new survey has surprised its researchers, revealing that older Australians may be less lonely than first thought. -
Aged care residents welcome warm and fuzzy feelings and beings
The hard work of a number of residents at Seasons Aged Care Kallangur in Queensland in knitting, sewing and producing... -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the... -
Aged care research announced as grant winning project
A research project focusing on aged care is just one of 35 exciting health and medical research projects across the... -
Human Rights Award nominee sees acknowledgement as an ‘honour and opportunity’
The dedication, passion and drive of one woman in advocating for the rights of older Australians, tackling ageism and... -
Bill offers opportunity to ‘opt in’ for CCTV in residents rooms
New laws allowing CCTV cameras to be installed in the bedrooms of State Government-operated and private aged care... -
Advocacy at the heart of new initiatives
Two new projects focusing on advocacy for older Australians are launching in Perth tomorrow in the presence of some of... -
Trialled technology really helps ‘Care Konnect’
A new kid on the aged care technology block is proving a success among consumers, their families and providers as a way...
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