Evidence-based occupational therapy, exercise and carer support will be the key focuses of a new project that aims to improve post-diagnosis care for people with mild to moderate symptoms of dementia. Dr Kate Laver, from the Aged and Extended Care ...

Dying to Know Day is an annual event, occurring on 8 August in 2017. This yearly event, which started in 2013, is about promoting death literacy in the wider community to ensure end of life wishes are met. There are ...

Green Gym has launched in Australia, with trial programs for people aged 50–80 being held in NSW and South Australia. The award-winning concept, which originated in the UK, is a way for individuals to combine volunteering, conservation and physical activity. Started ...

A program involving simulated laughter exercises, deep belly breathing, chanting and clapping has been shown to improve mood and lower blood pressure among aged care residents. La Trobe University researchers ran six weekly laughter yoga sessions across three Melbourne aged ...

Residents from Hall & Prior recently opened up to students from Bradfield Senior College about their past and the lessons they’ve learned over the years, as part of a multimedia exhibition tied to Vivid Sydney, a 23-day festival of light, ...

The term co-housing might typically conjure the image of a commune or university dorm, but researchers say the model might be a viable option for older Australians who wish to remain in the community, providing they’re able to shed preconceptions of ...

Bryon Bay residents might have caught sight of a group of seniors tagging up a Mitre 10 by some old train tracks recently. The group, called the Feros Silver Foxes, were invited by local graffiti artist Davey, aka Teazer, to ...

The dog days aren’t over for older City of Charles Sturt residents. To support and assist older people in maintaining a relationship with their furry friend, the city’s Community Care team launched the Companion Animal Project. The team said: “Pets ...