The key to reaching people with dementia? Through their playlist
We already know listening to music seems to relax people with dementia. Now we know…More
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Over 65? This is your ‘wake-up call’: get your free pneumonia vaccine
This year 2,000 people aged over 65 will die from the preventable infection according to…More
Would you know the signs of a heart attack?
We all know the classic warning sign is chest pain – but what about the…More
Good news: aged care providers must now provide flu vaccination programs to staff
Aged care providers must make a vaccination program every year available to workers and volunteers…More
Women, want to lower your risk of dementia? Get hitched
Women who are married or living with someone are more likely to be resilient to…More
Only 40 per cent of Aussies who receive the Government’s free bowel cancer screening kit are actually using it
And it’s not because we’re embarrassed. The Cancer Institute of New South Wales found 40…More
Staying on the road: regional aged care provider to trial Australian-first virtual reality driving simulator
The simulator, to be built at McLean Care’s aged care home in Inverell in northern…More
Never too late: Queensland study showcases benefits of ballet for older people
The Queensland Ballet and Queensland University of Technology has found older people who do ballet…More
Rock on: going to concerts could help you live longer? Science says yes
Turns out attending gigs doesn’t just make you feel alive – they can increase your…More
Recovering from an illness or injury? Short-term aged care is available
Introduced last February, the Federal Government’s Short-Term Restorative Care Programme (STRC) offers support for up…More