What an aged care facility will take away from you
Moving into an aged care facility is a big decision, and one that can be fraught with emotion. All too often, older people are very focused on what …
Can you walk your way to good health as you age?
We all know that exercise is good for us, and is vitally important for ageing well (in fact, exercise can help fight off all these diseases). But does …
Modifiable dementia risks that you can start changing now
When it comes to dementia, the statistics are alarming. Around the world, approximately 24 million people are affected by dementia, with cases rising …
How to tell if your brain is healthy – and how to slow the clock on brain ageing
The brain, like every other part of your body, undergoes changes with age – sometimes mild, and sometimes more drastic. As you get older, you may …
Don’t wait to plan your aged care – here are the benefits of early planning
Aged care can be a challenging topic to think about, and if you’re like most of us, it’s all too easy to put it off until sometime in the dim and …
Where to get help and advice about aged care
Making the move into aged care is a big step, and one that can initially seem complicated, involved and confusing. It can seem like there are a lot of …
Spotlight on a Staff Member – Ruth Hayne
Every so often we’ll have an in-depth chat with one of our staff members, so you can get to know them a little better. This month we get to know …
Exercise snacking is the secret to good health as you get older
‘Exercise snacking’ is a revolutionary new approach to health and fitness that could radically improve the way older Australians exercise and look …
Respite Care – could you benefit?
What is residential respite care? Respite care is a short-term care arrangement where an older person is temporarily cared for by a person or facility …
Smoothing the transition into aged care
Making the move into aged care can be a challenging time – both for the person making the move, as well as their family members. Relocating from the …
Make your older guests feel loved and included this Christmas
The festive season brings with it many opportunities to socialise, celebrate and connect with friends and family. It’s the season of sharing time, …
Time spent in nature can help you age well – here’s how
There are many things you can do to help you age as well as possible – but did you know that spending time in nature is one of them? Being outdoors, …
