Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season - PART ONE
For many older Australians, Christmas can be a difficult time where they feel lonely and isolated from their community.
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Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season - PART TWO
In part one of Encouraging older Australians to connect this festive season, we looked at the i…
Remember loved ones with dementia this Christmas
People mostly associate the festive season with joy and good cheer, however it can be particularly stressful for those wit…
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Downsizing - a checklist for seniors, caregivers
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New technology to help seniors live longer at home
High-tech movement monitoring promises to help more senior Australians live safely in their own homes for longer, tha… -
New collaboration to improve aged care access for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and cultura… -
Art therapy a stroke of creativity
You don’t have to be an expert in drawing or painting to reap the benefits of art therapy. Unleashing your inner Pi… -
Benefits of private health insurance for seniors
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Strength exercises could help older adults get back on their feet
Older adults who participate in strength training may have a better chance of being able to get up independently afte… -
Seniors 'crushing' stereotypes in new documentaries
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Advice on how to age gracefully with and without cosmetic surgery
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Older Australians ‘less affected’ by loneliness
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Aged care residents welcome warm and fuzzy feelings and beings
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Eleventh ITAC conference reiterates importance of tech in aged care
The annual Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) conference was held on 21-22 November at the Adelaide Conve… -
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 a… -
Santa’s workshop comes to Resthaven
One Resthaven resident is single handedly bringing Christmas spirit to life, by hand-painting locally made wooden toy… -
Old and young win big at Bake Off
Family recipes have been put to the test and winners chosen following the grand finale of the annual Big Bethanie Bak… -
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… -
Singapore sings praise for Australian aged care practice
A number of new and innovative models of care have been trialled and tested within the aged care sector over the past… -
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 o… -
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 w…
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