UK proposes cap on aged care costs to keep kids’ inheritance intact – but why should we expect to keep the family home?
Prime Minister Theresa May promised to introduce the ‘floor’ for aged care charges during last…More
Author: Annie Donaldson
Annie Donaldson
With a background in nursing, Annie has spent over 20 years working in the health industry, including the coordination of medical support for international TV productions and major stadium events, plus education campaigns with a number of national health organisations. In recent years, she has also taken time out of the workforce to be a full-time carer, giving her first-hand experience of the challenges and rewards of this role.
Score! Walking football proves age is no barrier to staying fit – and having fun
If you’ve been watching the World Cup but thought your football days were behind you,…More
Caring for someone with dementia in a regional or remote area? There’s a free new program to help you
Caring for Carers is a free six-week program being run by the CQUniversity in Queensland…More
Bottoms up! Swedish company invents new beer – made from sewage
The Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL) has partnered with boutique Swedish brewery Nya Carnegie Bryggeriet…More
$340 million was lost to scammers last year – this free Government website will teach you how to protect yourself
Australians aged over 55 to 64 were the worst hit, when it came to losses…More
How much exercise do we need to keep our brains healthy as we age? These new guidelines will tell you
The University of Melbourne has put together guidelines for older Australians and their doctors that…More
Do you get ‘hangry’? Here’s how to stop it, science says
Science has already proved that being ‘hangry’ – feeling bad-tempered or irritable when we’re hungry…More
Got weed? Perth’s Water Corp advises residents to look after their ‘pot’ plants
The WA utility had social media users in fits of laughter after tweeting a message…More
Gross! Why we find some things disgusting, according to science
If you’ve ever felt creeped out by bad BO or mouldy bread, it turns out…More
Hide this from hubby – scientists prove men are better at directions
US researchers say they have confirmed what the males of our species have always maintained…More