Should older people take driving lessons?
13 November, 2024The latest research into older driver behaviour suggests that that tailored driving lessons can improve safety on the road for older drivers.
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
01 October, 2024Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show.
Social inclusion initiative lands in aged care
19 July, 2024The successful overseas "Ciao!" Program will be launching in aged care facilities within Australia.
New strategy supports choice in aging
20 June, 2024A new strategy has been launched that is designed to help people age with the support they need.
Awards recognise contributions by older people
19 June, 2024Victorians are being asked to nominate older people for the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards.
The cultural and linguistic diversity boom
31 May, 2024New research suggests that migrant backgrounds, alongside cultural and linguistic diversity, are set to boom amongst older Australians.
Reshaping aged care in an age of increasing diversity
21 May, 2024The Australian population is getting older and living longer, as well as becoming more culturally and linguistically diverse than ever before.
Aged care workers invited for free will drafting
16 February, 2024Aged care workers in the Gold Coast and Tweed area have the opportunity to speak with estate planning lawyers and draft a will for free.
Residents help the homeless at Calvary Sandhill
08 February, 2024Residents at Calvary Sandhill aged care home have been delivering baked goods to homelessness charity Strike It Out.
Older people to benefit from Uber phone booking service
07 February, 2024Transportation options have been expanded for older Australians, with Uber's new phone call-based booking service.
New veteran wellbeing hub to be delivered by RSL LifeCare
25 January, 2024A $5.445 million grant from the federal government will enable RSL LifeCare to develop a Veterans' and Families' Hub in Queanbeyan.
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
17 October, 2023Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009.
Two friends inspire staff, care residents to learn Auslan
28 July, 2023Two deaf residents at Peninsula Villages have inspired staff and other residents to learn Auslan, the Australian sign language, through regular language classes hosted at the aged care village.
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
14 July, 2023Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume than people with more frequent social contact.
Need for stronger coverage of age-related issues: research
16 June, 2023Recent research from QUT has highlighted the need for stronger, more specialised media coverage of aging and aged care issues.
