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.
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.
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.
Photography initiative for residents and families
30 January, 2025A professional photography project has been launched by an aged care manager based in Melbourne.
Loneliness in older people: what are the risk factors?
03 May, 2024A new study has identified several risk factors for loneliness throughout a person's life, finding that it consistently affects older people.
Time to put research into older women's health on the agenda: NARI
08 September, 2023The National Ageing Research Institute has emphasised the health of older women in the lead-up to its Annual Summit, which will showcase programs aimed at promoting their health and wellbeing.
Multicultural education campaign zeros in on elder abuse
23 June, 2023The 'Have You Thought About Later Life?' campaign urges older people to safeguard themselves by organising their wills and other important legal documents.
Social work tool fills gap and supports aging in place
23 March, 2023Researchers have developed a psycho-social assessment tool to guide social work assessments and help build proactive partnerships with older people.
Ryman residents knit 14,000 teddies for Ukrainian children
23 March, 2023The initiative was started by Debra Richardson, Ryman's Victorian Sales Manager, who created the 'Yuri' bear to honour the young boy from Ukraine she fostered.
Pemulwuy retiree helps the community grow
02 September, 2022A love of gardening sowed the seeds for Allity Pemulwuy Aged Care resident Kevin Horne, 92, to become founder of the Wentworthville Community Garden in his 80s.
'Circles' to support older Australians
03 August, 2022Community Circles Australia aims to build caring communities around older individuals who need a little extra help and company in their daily lives.
