Flying a drone while drunk could land you in prison (if you’re in Japan)
Yes, we’re serious. Earlier this month, the Japanese parliament passed a law making it illegal…More
Author: Tess Green
Did you know? Women over 55 are the fastest growing group of homeless people in Australia – but this trial program is designed to help
Data from the 2016 national census shows that an even larger group of adult women…More
A new national research plan is paving the way for dementia cure and care
Last week, the new Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, launched the…More
Good news: primary school students and aged care residents forge ‘pen pal’ friendships
Youngsters at Revesby Public School in Sydney have delighted residents at two local aged care…More
Only in America: Israel unveils the “Trump Heights” settlement in disputed territory
Last week, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu (pictured above right), named an existing settlement in…More
This clever grocery store in Canada uses “embarrassing” bags to deter plastic use
This is probably the funniest environmentally friendly scheme we’ve ever heard. The East West Market…More
Good news: this new ‘matching’ service could fast-track dementia research
StepUp for Dementia Research, a new online service to be run by Sydney University, works…More
Did you know? Ageing is now considered “a global risk” for the first time in history
At the 2019 G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan – an annual meeting of 19 countries…More
Only in America: Trump says he’d accept ‘dirt’ on competitors during 2020 election
The US President said he’d be open to accepting damaging information from a foreign power…More
Video: listen to those pipes!
82-year-old Maurice Smith (pictured) hadn’t sung since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis five years ago – but…More