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Ageing concernsRespite Care to the Rescue
Ruth has been James' primary carer for nearly a decade and discovered respite care as a way for her to take a break and recharge - find out how respite care supports carers
Let’s goAgeing concernsRespite Care to the Rescue
Ruth has been James’ primary carer for nearly a decade and discovered respite care as a way for her to take a break and recharge – find out how respite care supports carers…
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Healthy ageingExercise At Any Age: Fitness Program For Seniors
Regular exercise and physical activity is important at any age Staying active as we get older can help to maintain independence and improve overall health and wellbeing Engaging in physical activity can not only improve mobility and strengt
Let’s goHealthy ageingExercise At Any Age: Fitness Program For Seniors
Regular exercise and physical activity is important at any age. Staying active as we get older can help to maintain independence and improve overall health and wellbeing. Engaging in physical activity can not only improve mobility and strength, which is important as we age, it can boost our mood and provide important opportunities for social
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Keeping connectedGetting the Most From Your Home Care Package Funding
Home Care Packages are funded by the Australian Government to help older Australians continue living at home This is your guide to getting the most from your Package
Let’s goKeeping connectedGetting the Most From Your Home Care Package Funding
Home Care Packages are funded by the Australian Government to help older Australians continue living at home. This is your guide to getting the most from your Package…
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Healthy ageingFurry Friends Demonstrate the Health Benefits of Pet Therapy in Aged Care
Research shows that pet therapy boosts the morale of aged care residents and can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety Read about Chappie the beagle and his important role
Let’s goHealthy ageingFurry Friends Demonstrate the Health Benefits of Pet Therapy in Aged Care
Research shows that pet therapy boosts the morale of aged care residents and can reduce feelings of depression and anxiety. Read about Chappie the beagle and his important role…
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Ageing concernsThe Benefits of Respite Care
This week is Carers Week and we're taking a look at respite care, the benefits of respite care for older people and their carers and how it works
Let’s goAgeing concernsThe Benefits of Respite Care
This week is Carers Week and we’re taking a look at respite care, the benefits of respite care for older people and their carers and how it works…
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Ageing concernsMoving a loved one into an aged care home
Making the transition from living at home independently to moving into aged care can be a difficult time, especially for a spouse of a loved one Gloria shares her story with us
Let’s goAgeing concernsMoving a loved one into an aged care home
Making the transition from living at home independently to moving into aged care can be a difficult time, especially for a spouse of a loved one. Gloria shares her story with us…
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