Ageism: alive and well among Australian employers
Despite the growing need and ability by older Australians to remain active and engaged in the nation’s workforce, a new Gover…
Positive Ageing
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 the…
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 of…
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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 t… -
Aged care residents celebrate ageing and record success
The importance of keeping social, busy and active in aged care to maintain health and wellbeing has not been forgotte… -
Grant sees greater uptake in students choosing to ‘Ask Gran Not Google’
Younger generations are being encouraged to harness the wealth of knowledge and experience of their elders as part of… -
Seniors’ needs in the spotlight for National Nutrition Week
The importance of positive eating habits and adequate nutritional intake among older Australians is once again in the… -
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… -
Senior home share program shows potential
Seniors with some room to spare are being sought to participate in a new Home Share program in South Australia. -
Grants program aims to encourage older Australians to ‘move more’
Older Australians are being reminded of the importance of exercise, with a newly launched Government initiative aimin… -
Providers offering ‘meaningful ageing’ praised in awards
A number of providers within the aged care industry are enjoying some much deserved praise and recognition following … -
Project hopes children could prove key in creating change in aged care
In comparison to its international counterparts, Australia’s welcome of intergenerational care has been slow, but a… -
Older Australians challenging perceptions of ageism
From mastering the art of tap dance in your 80s, to competing in International tennis championships, some older Austr… -
Women’s Health Week aims to see women open up about wellbeing
Women’s Health Week for 2018 has now kicked off with the aim of helping women open up about their wellbeing and be … -
Prevention of future falls and fractures a ‘priority’
Authors of a new research report by the Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry based at Neuroscience Resear… -
Australian aged care providers continue to offer ‘new approach to care’
The fit-out, furnishing and landscaping of aged care provider Benetas’ first purpose-built example of the industry-… -
Aged care provider doubles dose of success
Focusing on the wellbeing and quality of life for older people in their care model has seen aged care provider The Wh… -
Organisations going ‘above and beyond’ recognised
A number of aged care organisations have been recognised for going ‘above and beyond’ and were recently announced… -
Seniors promised new radio program will ‘speak their language’
The culturally diverse backgrounds of older Australians are being acknowledged and supported through a new initiative… -
ACSA Summit plans to ‘shake-up’ aged care sector
Australia’s aged care industry is gearing up to take part in one of the biggest national conferences on this years … -
Queenslanders come together to celebrate Seniors Week
Seniors across Queensland are being encouraged to make the most of the opportunities to promote positive community at…
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