Want to stay in your community as you age? Join a retirement village
Anna Learmonth, GM at Stockland Retirement, was on our radio show last Sunday to talk…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.
Good news – you now have more choice in your home support and care
Paul McMahon, CEO of Southern Cross Care (NSW & ACT), was on our radio show…More
Would you call yourself ‘elderly’ at 65?
No, we didn’t think so – which is why the Japanese Government is pushing to…More
100 women please? WW2 veteran’s 100th birthday wish comes true
Doug Cunningham, from Newcastle in NSW, has celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by his young…More
Heading to Bali? Here’s what the brochures don’t tell you
Bali is a fabulous holiday destination for most of us, but there are tips the…More
Sleeping on the street to get your children into a school? Yes, in Brisbane
The parents camped out on the footpath in a line outside the Ascot State School…More
At 75, you should not be under ‘housing stress’
But 26.5 per cent of older Australians are under ‘housing stress’, defined as spending more…More
Can you imagine being elderly, alone – and living in a war zone?
New pictures from the AFP news agency are offering a rare glimpse into life in…More
A dance party where people under 40 are banned?
Yes, it’s real. The iconic music venue The Basement in Sydney has just launched a…More
Think aged care will cost you the same as a house? Think again
Have you heard that the old ‘bonds’ – now called RADs – for entering an…More