An Australian researcher has designed an initiative called the Caring for Carers of People with Dementia Project in order to better support informal carers. Dr Annie Banbury from CQUniversity said, based on feedback during community workshops, it was apparent that ...

A new program managed by Sport Australia was recently launched, aimed at encouraging Australians aged 65 and over to be more active. The Move It Aus – Better Ageing grants program was spearheaded by Lisa Nugara, Sport Australia’s director of participation ...

With the rates of dementia continuing to rise within Australia’s population, increasing attention is being given to the design of the residential facilities that will be needed in coming years. While aged care homes are nothing new, designing and building ...

“[The chef] had been here nearly 20 years and he was doing things the same way the day he left as the day he started and he couldn’t see an issue with that.” The above quote, included in a study ...

Research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has shown that indoor temperatures in aged care homes could dramatically alter the wellbeing of residents, particularly those with dementia. Researchers at the UOW’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre undertook a study of thermal ...

A team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially launched Australia’s first dementia-friendly, net-zero energy house, which aims to improve quality of life for those with aged-related disabilities. Taking its name from a flower that flourishes in challenging environments, ...

Transitioning into aged care can be a daunting experience for some. It can be even more challenging for people from farming communities who have spent their lives on the land before transitioning into a new environment. Seeds of Advice principal ...

Samsung Australia has teamed up with aged care provider Uniting to provide a bucket list program for aged care homes across NSW and the ACT, to encourage residents to fulfil their dreams. The pilot program aims to evaluate how technology ...