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.
Food is an incredibly powerful and emotive topic for people. Food touches on many areas of our lives, experiences and memories and, for many cultures, is at the heart of how we socialise and celebrate with friends and family. Our…
It is well-known that creating art can bring great joy and pleasure, but did you…
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…
An aged care home in Grafton, in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales,…
Exercise doesn’t have to be too rigorous – it just has to be consistent in…
An innovative program that teaches aged care residents drumming techniques, is hitting the right note…
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…
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…
