Want to stay healthy? Stay active – and start early, science says
UK researchers have found a lifetime of regular exercise can slow down the effects of…More
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Would you like a daily reminder that you’re going to kick the bucket?
That’s exactly what subscribers to new app WeCroak receive – five times a day. Created…More
Is this the retirement village of the future?
A new development planned for Brisbane will offer retirement living unit, aged care, health care…More
Could embracing ‘getting old’ cut your risk of dementia? Yes, according to science
People who have a positive view of old age are 44 per cent less likely…More
Do we need a Minister for Loneliness? Yes – to keep us all living longer
The UK has just appointed Tracey Crouch as its first Minister for Loneliness following a…More
Why you may live longer and live better in a retirement village
In the above story ‘social integration’ was identified as the number one contributor to living…More
Would you know if someone was ‘frail’? This simple online test will tell you
The FRAIL test is a new tool that uses five questions to determine frailty risk.…More
Step off the ‘conveyor belt’: could breaking old habits be the key to ageing well? An 88-year-old tests the theory
We often talk about the ageing process here at The Donaldson Sisters, but what about…More
How do you know when a parent is ready for aged care?
It’s a question we’re often asked here at agedcare101, and one that a recent story…More
Could being stubborn really help you live longer? New research says yes
US and Italian researchers have found that a group of Italian nonagenarians shared many common…More