Longevity and loneliness biggest risks for older Australian women
The extent of concern over longevity and increased loneliness of older Australians has surfaced following the release of result…
Mental Health
Seniors only fitness studio set to benefit body, brain and community
A new gym dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older local residents is making waves in South Australia (SA), in the le…
Mental Health of older Australians a “priority” of awareness month
World Mental Health Week (7-13 October) has kicked off across the globe, with many industry experts within Australia issu…
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Young and old come together to boost overall wellbeing and social connection
The benefits of intergenerational friendships have been proved once again with some of Australia’s residential aged… -
More support is on its way for older people living with mental illness
Older people receiving long-term care in hospital for mental illness will have better access to specialised treatment… -
Gaming to play a part in improving the lives of people with Parkinson’s
A revolutionary new trial of a gaming system is aiming to improve the lives of people living with Parkinson’s disea… -
Older males urged to make the most of Men’s Health Week
Males of all ages across the nation are this week being asked to take some time for their health as part of the annua… -
Animals warm the hearts and laps of aged care residents
The introduction of animals in aged care continues to be a growing trend across Australia with a number of aged care … -
Depression: not a normal part of ageing
Despite common misconception, depression is not a normal part of the ageing process, and now health and aged care ind… -
Conference technology talk tackles isolation and loneliness
Combating social isolation and loneliness among older Australians is more important now than ever after it was reveal… -
A life by the water; keeping social isolation at bay
SPONSORED STORY - Australians have an affinity to water that’s unmatched in many other parts of the world, with ove… -
Exploring the link between loneliness, social isolation and mental health in seniors
This week, 7 - 14 October, is Mental Health Week, and with it comes a much needed discussion about mental health in… -
Bring Your Pet to Work Day at Anglican Care
Anglican Care’s Bishop Tyrell Place in Cundletown, New South Wales recently celebrated “Bring Your Pet to Work Da… -
Older Australians need you to ask R U OK?
The effects of loneliness and isolation on older Australians have been highlighted in the wake of annual national awa… -
Marriage equality debate impacts on mental health
Concerns have been raised for the mental health of older members of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Intersex and… -
Focusing on a silent issue
Speech Pathology Week 2017, running from 20-26 August, is focusing on ‘Communication Access: everyone gets the mes… -
Older Australians aiming to age well are getting into gaming
The number of older Australians playing video games is on the up, and for good reason, according to the latest result… -
Hens create happiness, and art, in aged care
A South Australian aged care facility is the first in the state and just the second in the country to look to the Hen… -
Calls for further dialogue on domestic violence and older people
Recognising the need for more dialogue and research into domestic violence and older people, the South Eastern Sydney… -
It’s not just about sex
The basic human need of intimacy does not disappear as we age however in aged care planning it is mostly overlooked … -
Fight for voluntary assisted dying laws continues across Australia
The discussion around voluntary euthanasia laws in Australia continues this week, after Tasmania became the latest to…
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