When someone you care about is diagnosed as suffering dementia it is very common, and extremely normal, to experience your own feelings of loss and grief as their life, and... read more →
Good health isn't only about exercise and food! Often when it comes to health and well-being we focus on the body and physical fitness or ability, however, many studies now... read more →
Although International Women’s Day, held on 8 March, has been celebrated annually for more than 100 years it gains momentum each year as women continue to rise up and demand... read more →
It’s a fact of life that as we age we will become more reliant on help from those around us. Sadly, we are not as able bodied as we used... read more →
Often when it comes to health and well-being we focus solely on physical fitness and ability or healthy diets.. however, many studies now recognise and promote the importance of both... read more →
Studies show we can slow our own ageing process! In a recent TED talk given by 2009 Nobel Prize winning biologist, Elizabeth Blackburn, she blames ageing on our chromosomes. She... read more →
There’s a reason this time of year is referred to as the ‘silly season’ with many calendars jam-packed with end of year celebrations, work parties, and get-togethers with family and... read more →
Imagine you're walking across an alien landscape where nothing is familiar. You spot no landmarks; see no recognizable faces—even the sounds you hear are completely foreign. Alone, confused and frustrated, you... read more →
Residential facilities that provide a varied range of activities ensure that residents can always find something they enjoy doing within the ever evolving lifestyle calendar. Participating in these group activities... read more →
Flu season is just around the corner and it is essential to prepare and be aware of the risks of Influenza in aged care. Influenza (or the flu) is a highly... read more →
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