How to thrive in old age – have a plan
Think old age is only for the frail, infirm, miserable and sidelined? You couldn’t be more wrong! It’s a commonly held perception that our so called …
Think old age is only for the frail, infirm, miserable and sidelined? You couldn’t be more wrong! It’s a commonly held perception that our so called …
It’s a commonly held belief that if you’re moving into aged care, you’ll need to sell your home. There are many reasons for this – people believe that …
It’s very common for adult children to move away from their parents in order to lead their own lives – nothing wrong with that, except things can …
Falls are common as we get older, with statistics showing one in three people over the age of 65 will suffer a fall at some point. While not all of …
As we all no doubt know, being physically active is one of the best things you can do to improve your health and longevity. Exercise will help you …
Got questions about aged care in Australia? We’ve got the answers! What options do I have for aged care? The Australian aged care system offers a …
Every so often we’ll have an in-depth chat with one of our exceptional volunteers, so you can get to know them a little better. This month we …
Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering is held this week from 16 – 22 May, and recognises and celebrates the vital work of volunteers. …
While a strong immune system won’t prevent you contracting COVID-19, research has shown that you are less likely to fall prey to infections such as …
Sometimes it’s easy to know when the time is nearing for a move into aged care for your parent; but sometimes you have no idea. Often, the decision to …
We’ve all no doubt been in a situation where we struggle to find things to talk about with our elderly relatives, friends or neighbours. In most …
Exercise – we all know it’s good for us. It can help us get fitter, stronger, leaner and healthier, as well as improving our balance and lessening our …
Moving into an aged care home can be a difficult and emotional time, but making smart choices and preparing well can ease the process. Download our e-book to learn what to avoid and what to prioritise…