Welcome to the future: this South Australian retirement village is getting driverless cars
Aurrigo, a UK-based driverless vehicle technology developer, is trialling one of its ‘podzero’ cars (pictured)…More
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The power of song: research highlights emotional benefits of music for people with dementia
Currently, more than 436,000 Australians are living with dementia. Symptoms vary widely between feelings of…More
Do you have a loved one with Parkinson’s? This new medication system is designed to make life easier
Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurodegenerative illness after Alzheimer’s – with 80,000 Australians living with…More
Amazing! 84-year-old pole vaulter reaches World Masters Athletics Championship
Now this is the definition of ‘ageing well’. Flo Filion Meiler of Vermont (USA -…More
Do we need regular ‘depression screenings’ in our aged care homes? This expert says yes
At agedcare101, we often hear from people whose loved ones are struggling to adjust to…More
Hearing loss affects one in seven Australians, but just 16 per cent of us are seeking help
Yes, you’re hearing us right. The Campaign for Better Hearing Survey 2019 has found that…More
70% of older Australians are unprepared for end-of-life decisions
New research from Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) has revealed most older Australians don’t have…More
Did you know? Japan sells more nappies for adults than for babies
Unicharm, Japan’s biggest nappy manufacturer, say its sales for adult products surpassed those for babies…More
Four in 10 Australians aged over 55 don’t have a financial plan for the next five years
That’s almost half of older Australians. Even fewer have a plan that goes past the…More
A pin that can tell when you’re lonely? Yes – and it’s an Australian innovation
Created by retirement village, aged care and home care provider Bolton Clarke and a team…More