Aged care workers invited for free will drafting
16 February, 2024Aged care workers in the Gold Coast and Tweed area have the opportunity to speak with estate planning lawyers and draft a will for free.
Together through dementia: a love story
14 February, 2024 | Supplied by: TriCareWhen 79-year-old Gay McNamara first saw husband Jimmy at the Gympie Show 63 years ago, she knew he was the love of her life.
Residents help the homeless at Calvary Sandhill
08 February, 2024Residents at Calvary Sandhill aged care home have been delivering baked goods to homelessness charity Strike It Out.
Older people to benefit from Uber phone booking service
07 February, 2024Transportation options have been expanded for older Australians, with Uber's new phone call-based booking service.
New veteran wellbeing hub to be delivered by RSL LifeCare
25 January, 2024A $5.445 million grant from the federal government will enable RSL LifeCare to develop a Veterans' and Families' Hub in Queanbeyan.
Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?
02 November, 2023The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday.
'Embedded' pharmacists could help shape aged care systems: study
02 November, 2023Monash University has conducted research into the impact of 'embedding' pharmacists onsite at residential aged care facilities.
Galvin Bathroom Solutions
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdGalvin's simple and smart bathroom solutions for safety and water and temperature monitoring have been developed with comfort, care and convenience in mind.
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
17 October, 2023Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009.
HammondCare opens regional headquarters in Lismore
29 September, 2023HammondCare has opened new home care regional headquarters in Lismore to support older members of the community as Lismore continues to rebuild.
Lifestyle factors in 60s linked to aged care admissions
01 September, 2023Those over 60 with the unhealthiest lifestyles were more likely to require admission to aged care than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, according to a new study.
Palliative care support for rural communities
24 August, 2023A new research project is exploring ways to support rural people in palliative care to have important conversations, find key supports and live better for longer.
RFBI launches new service to provide telehealth access to residents
18 August, 2023Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is launching a new service to support its residents to have better access to health professionals and reduced hospital visits.
Stroke bootcamp outcomes better than standard treatments: study
11 August, 2023The University of South Australia's innovative take on the stereotypical idea of bootcamp is delivering great results for people recovering from stroke.
New home care centre to assist providers with recruitment
04 August, 2023Settlement Services International has opened the Home Care Experience Centre to provide support with alleviating skills shortages and high turnover rates in the care sector.
