Good news: Knitting group of WA aged care residents uses their skills to help families in Mongolia
Sadly, knitting is becoming a lost art – it’s time consuming and requires patience and practice…More
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This new app is designed to keep aged care residents safe from the flu
Australia is currently experiencing one of worst flu seasons on record – and unfortunately, this…More
Good news: Queensland aged care resident turns 103!
Ailsa Ryder (pictured) spent her 103rd birthday celebrating with family and friends at a very…More
The new Aged Care Quality Standards are officially in effect – but what are they?
The new national Aged Care Quality Standards officially came into effect this Monday, 1 July.…More
Cheers! This Japanese snack bar caters exclusively to senior customers and aged care residents
Bar owner Sasaki Takaya wanted to make ‘having a good time’ accessible to everyone –…More
Songs from the Heart: Opal Aged Care’s Blacktown Choir takes their show on the road
Last month, a group of residents from Opal’s Blacktown aged care home took their weekly…More
The Department of Health has released a ‘new and improved’ My Aged Care website
At almost every step of the Royal Commission so far, we’ve heard complaints from aged…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
Sweet relief: an innovative bathroom designed just for older people
Last week, bathroom manufacturer Caroma launched its new research-based Wellbeing Aged Care range (pictured). The…More
New kid on the block: Men’s Shed project gives aged care residents the tools to boost their quality of life
The Forest Tuncurry Men’s Shed (NSW) is just one of many similar programs running across…More