Got your goat? US looks to ban ‘emotional support’ animals
The US Department of Transportation has proposed that only specially trained dogs qualify as service…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.
Do you need help caring for an older family member? You may need to put your hand up for help
Family carers aren’t usually asked by health care workers if they need support in managing…More
Think it’s too late to quit? Lungs can ‘magically’ heal from smoking, study shows
We’ve always been told that if you quit smoking, your risk of diseases such as…More
Scottish aged care resident living with dementia records single after video goes viral
83-year-old Margaret Mackie (pictured) has recorded a single of the song ‘My Way’ by Frank Sinatra…More
Only in America: Trump reveals logo for his Space Force – looks like the Star Trek logo
As his impeachment hearings roll on, it was easy to miss the news that the…More
Video: when you’re on the nose – literally
If you’ve ever shared a bed with anyone on a regular basis, you’ll know some…More
Aussie scientists looking to save the world from climate change – with ‘green’ beer
Scientists are trying to cut down on carbon dioxide (CO2) one six-pack of beer at…More
Shacking up with the kids – one in five Australians now live in a multigenerational household
In Sydney, the number has grown to one in four people who live with multiple…More
Chinese city uses facial recognition – to stop people wearing pyjamas in public
Officials in the eastern Chinese city of Suzhou are using their access to the software…More
Good news: you can now apply for an aged care assessment online
The Government’s My Aged Care website has released a new online form that allows older…More