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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 …

Don’t be one of those people who avoids medical checks at all costs – including their own health. While going to the doctor might not be everyone’s …

Older people can sometimes seem hard to approach, demanding or too difficult to deal with – but it really isn’t hard to give them moments of joy in …

While we’re usually quick to deal with our physical health struggles, mental health can often be swept under the carpet, and can sometimes be …