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.
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 residential…
For 91 year old Keith, hitting the highway on a motor bike with the wind…
Whether you’re a budding amateur or a blooming expert, gardening can bring a number of…
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.
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…
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…
Centenarian Eileen Spraggs, 101, shares her inspiring life story and secrets to a long and happy life…
Regular exercise and physical activity is important at any age. Staying active as we get…
Food is an incredibly powerful and emotive topic for people. Food touches on many areas…
A recent report details the benefits found through HenPower, a creative ageing program that introduced chooks to residential aged care homes. Find out more and read the report here
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…
107 year-old Ted Wale holds the remarkable title of Australia’s third oldest man. A resident at Whiddon Easton Park, an aged care home in Glenfield, Ted is a remarkable man…
Home Care allows Tom and Topsy to live independently and safely at home. Tom and Tom have designed their Home Care Package with support from their Care Coordinator…
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…
