Intergenerational redevelopment gets the “go-ahead” in SA
In an Australian first, a local South Australian Council has given the go-ahead on an innovative proposal which will see a Mont…
Positive Ageing
Government announces two new initiatives focusing on older Australians and aged care
Two new initiatives have been announced by the Federal Government around offering more choices for longer life, and the co…
Ballarat leads the way with first dementia friendly bush trail
Members of the Ballarat community living with dementia will soon be able to see, smell, touch and hear nature all thanks t…
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Budget brings “mixed emotions” for aged care
Expectations that last night’s 2018-19 Federal Budget announcement would see 2018 as the “year of action” for a… -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by Wes… -
Rethinking ageing in the Commonwealth
Have you ever had the opportunity to hear how ageing impacts 2.4 billion people? The recent ‘Ageing in Common’ C… -
Research shows benefit in bringing ballet to the lives of older adults
Older Australians are being encouraged to tie up their tutus and ballet shoes following the success of a recent resea… -
What You Can Do to Improve Your Circulation
More people than ever are living sedentary lifestyles. Whether it be due to sitting for extended periods or lounging … -
What does a person with dementia look like?
SPONSORED STORY - For more than 425,000 Australians living with dementia symptoms, ranging from memory loss, confusio… -
Advance care planning a “critical” part of healthy ageing
A new nationwide initiative is asking community groups, organisations, families and individuals to think about the fu… -
Uni study finds feasibility in falls prevention exercise study
Community care workers and their clients in Western Australia have proven the success of falls prevention programs … -
Seniors say hello to “good health and good lives”
Senior South Australians now have more motivation than ever to keep fit and active following the official launch of a… -
Better brain health just a hop, skip and some simple habits away
With the numbers of those living with dementia in Australia on the increase and researchers still working towards cur… -
5 ways to reduce the risk of seniors falling in the home
Having a senior member of the family fall in their own home is a serious concern for many Australians, as they may b… -
Positive family relationships could be key to better care
Family relationships and the impact they can have later in life are under the microscope as part of a growing resear… -
Competition offers seniors a chance to share their stories
Seniors in New South Wales (NSW) are being encouraged to share their stories as entries for the 2018 Seniors … -
Seniors, arts, and six weeks of events
From Wu Tao dance to bedside harp solos, older Western Australians are making the most of the state’s first ever a… -
Partnership on point for Project PREVENT
Years of collaboration, study and success is behind the initiation of a new project between South Australian aged car… -
Partnership proves the power of photography
The role of photography in supporting seniors struggling with the transition to aged care has been at the heart of a … -
AWL advocates for an increase of animals in aged care
The aged care sector is being encouraged to embrace more ‘pet friendly’ services that allow the elderly to remain… -
Seniors and shy cat proving to be a purr-fect combination
A second lease on life is being offered to Australia’s senior citizens and shy cats as part of a new program launch…
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