The Australian National Maritime Museum, in Sydney, is running a storytelling program for people with dementia and their carers to foster connections. Seaside Stories: Dementia and Reminiscence is a themed, hands-on story-sharing program where participants can touch and hold museum ...
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“Stop and smell the roses”: Photo Walk addresses mental health
A 'Photo Walk' project for older Australians conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in September found walking and socialising improved their mental and physical health. Picture taken by a Photo Walk participant. Picture: Supplied / UniSC The ...
More »New regional at-home service opens in Lismore
A new headquarters for at-home care in regional New South Wales has been opened by HammondCare, as part of a commitment to bolster Lismore's future. Last week, Premier of NSW Chris Minns joined HammondCare's chief, Mike Baird, to formally open ...
More »Thousands test positive for respiratory virus as spike reported in multiple states
An infectious disease expert has confirmed that a viral respiratory illness is surging in multiple states. NSW residents are coming forward with symptoms of the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) at an alarming rate, a new report has found. Infectious diseases physician and microbiologist ...
More »Government reveals pension changes to get more Aussies to work
Older Australians wanting to work can earn up to $11,800 before their pension is affected as stated in the new employment white paper released Monday. The 252-page paper outlined 190 policies with 70 already implemented and 80 underway; 31 with ...
More »Isn’t aged care quality meant to delight us? – Opinion
How would you rate the quality of an aged care service if you were the client? It would have to meet your needs so that your life improves. Which doesn't sound too hard – most of us do this every ...
More »New study reveals concerning prescriptions for dementia patients
A new study by Monash University found that vulnerable patient groups, such as those with dementia and patients over 85, are more likely to be prescribed older anti-seizure medications after an ischaemic stroke. Ischaemic strokes are the most common, making ...
More »A call for dignity: Australia’s ageing crisis – opinion
Australia just topped the U.S. News & World Report's Best Countries ranking for a comfortable retirement because of our healthcare programs, pensions, and cost of living. Yet, the stark reality is that simultaneous population ageing and decline will change this ...
More »Long-awaited Maronite aged-care home opens
A much-needed aged care home has finally opened in western Sydney, focusing on the needs of the local Lebanese Maronite Catholic community. Our Lady Mercy Place in Harris Park officially opened last week and was blessed by the Patriarch Cardinal ...
More »Qld small businesses consider going cashless
Small businesses in Queensland are considering going cashless — not to meet rising consumer demand or reduce labour costs but to protect their staff. Coffee franchise Annee’s, which runs five cafes across North Queensland, is one such business transitioning to ...
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