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Healthy Ageing provides information, resources and practical suggestions on how you can improve your wellbeing. From using creative ageing techniques and the benefits of art and pet therapy, to improving memory and falls prevention – we’ve got you covered.

Unlocking Neil’s love of art with art therapy

Art and painting plays a huge and very important role for 74 year old budding artist, Neil, but it hasn’t always been that way. Find out how art therapy helps Neil…

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Aged care program drumming up health benefits

An innovative program that teaches aged care residents drumming techniques, is hitting the right note with residents, who as a result, are enjoying a boost to their health and wellbeing The wellbeing program, run fortn.

Aged care program drumming up health benefits

An innovative program that teaches aged care residents drumming techniques, is hitting the right note with residents, who as a result, are enjoying a boost to their health and wellbeing The wellbeing program, run fortnightly at a number of .

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Keith’s Born to Be Wild Best Week

For 91 year old Keith, hitting the highway on a motor bike with the wind in his hair is a life experience the aged care resident had been wanting to relive for quite some time Thanks to a program called Best Week offe.

Keith’s Born to Be Wild Best Week

For 91 year old Keith, hitting the highway on a motor bike with the wind in his hair is a life experience the aged care resident had been wanting to relive for quite some time Thanks to a program called Best Week offered by his aged care p.

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Gardening delivers surprising health benefits for older people

Whether you’re a budding amateur or a blooming expert, gardening can bring a number of surprising health and wellbeing benefits for older people – from increased mobility, lower stress levels and reduced fe.

Gardening delivers surprising health benefits for older people

Whether you’re a budding amateur or a blooming expert, gardening can bring a number of surprising health and wellbeing benefits for older people – from increased mobility, lower stress levels and reduced feelings of loneliness H.

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Summer heat safety tips for seniors

As we age, we need to take extra care when temperatures rise Read our top 5 tips for seniors on staying safe in the Australian heat during summer.

Summer heat safety tips for seniors

As we age, we need to take extra care when temperatures rise Read our top 5 tips for seniors on staying safe in the Australian heat during summer.

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New National Day To Celebrate Aged Care Employees

Find out about Aged Care Employee Day, a new day to, recognise and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of people who work in the aged care industry across Australia.

New National Day To Celebrate Aged Care Employees

Find out about Aged Care Employee Day, a new day to, recognise and celebrate the hundreds of thousands of people who work in the aged care industry across Australia.

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Dementia and the Power of Music

The power of music on memory is well-known: music is an incredibly powerful and emotive tool for people with dementia An aged care home in New South Wales has been trialling.

Dementia and the Power of Music

The power of music on memory is well-known: music is an incredibly powerful and emotive tool for people with dementia An aged care home in New South Wales has been trialling.

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