What do you do when you’re lonely and in need of a new friend?
Ray Johnstone, 75, from Lewiston in South Australia, was looking for a new fishing partner…More
Author: Lauren Broomham
Lauren Broomham
Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.
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The dystopian classic can thank new President Donald Trump. Just days after White House press…More
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Following the positive customer reaction to its ‘YouChoose’ home care service, BaptistCare is trialling the philosophy…More
Need a reminder Australia is the scariest place on Earth?
“The ground’s too bloody hot.” Yes, that’s a tiger snake lacing itself around a fence.…More
Young Australians among nation’s happiest – as long as you’re not living with mum and dad
Adult children living at home with their parents are the unhappiest people in the country,…More
About to hit a century – in years? Research says you’re an optimist
People aged 100 years and over and living at home appear to be healthier and…More
Women say ‘I’d like to see that’
Remember the 1994 ‘I’d like to see that’ campaign featuring big-name sporting stars such as…More
20 per cent of crimes in Japan are committed by the elderly
No really, it’s true. In 2015, over 47,000 or almost 20 per cent of people…More
Think all nursing homes run on a schedule? This RAAFA aged care home is bucking the trend
Not-for-profit RAAFA WA (Royal Australian Air Force Association – WA Division) is billing its newly…More
Too good to be true? Beer yoga is the latest fitness trend
It sounds like a joke, but beer yoga is a genuine thing. After starting in…More