NSW Seniors Festival offers series of in-person events
06 March, 2025With this year's NSW Seniors Festival themed 'Time to Shine', a range of in-person events will be on offer for participants.
Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
05 March, 2025New research from the University of Oxford has examined whether a person's lifestyle or their genes has more of an impact on the way in which they age.
Arts program for older people aims to boost wellness
04 March, 2025A new arts program is set to launch in the Hunter region, aimed at older people who would benefit from connection within the community.
HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
20 February, 2025Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at age 100 or more.
Managing stress in older people
13 February, 2025A program designed to help young people manage their stress has been adapted for older people by Canadian researchers.
Greater rent assistance needed for retirees
13 February, 2025According to COTA Australia, an urgent increase is needed on rental assistance to prevent older people from living in poverty.
Hearing app recognised in 'health techquity' awards
06 February, 2025A novel solution designed to help aged care residents with accurately testing their hearing has made the finals in the US digital health event ViVe 2025.
Using handgrip strength as a health measure
05 February, 2025Research shows that handgrip strength is a reliable, safe and non-invasive method of predicting age-related disease and disability.
Flavour Creations Instant THICK Liquid thickener for dysphagia management
05 February, 2025 | Supplied by: Flavour CreationsFlavour Creations' Instant THICK Liquid is a versatile thickener designed to support hydration and nutrition for individuals with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties).
Loneliness in aged care: what's the solution?
05 February, 2025 | Supplied by: SilverChainA new approach to tackling loneliness in aged care is being pioneered by Silverchain and Federation University Australia.
Photography initiative for residents and families
30 January, 2025A professional photography project has been launched by an aged care manager based in Melbourne.
Reducing the burden of osteoporosis-related fractures
23 January, 2025 | Supplied by: Monash UniversityResearch by Monash University suggests that without intervention, the total number of hip fractures globally could nearly double by 2050.
The true cost of falls in aged care
20 January, 2025A new University of Queensland study has revealed what fall-related injuries in aged care are costing the Australian health system.
More govt funding for aged care meals services
04 December, 2024A cost-of-living boost will see $37 million in federal government funding delivered to aged care meal providers.
How to live a longer life
02 December, 2024 | Supplied by: Griffith UniversityNew research has uncovered one key activity that could add up to 11 more years to your life.
