How do the changes to the Pensions Loan Scheme (PLS) affect you?
If you’ve never heard of it, the PLS is essentially a voluntary government-funded ‘reverse mortgage’…More
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Making the move into retirement living? Experts provide their top tips to get ‘retire ready’
On top of the often emotional process of making the transition from your home to…More
This new online tool can help to simplify end-of-life planning for your loved one
The Illawarra Retirement Trust (a community-owned independent living, aged care and home care provider) has announced the…More
Should we be talking about reablement programs for residential aged care?
Last week, we ran this story about a new Government-funded $29.2 million ‘reablement’ trial that…More
Are you a carer for an older family member? It’s not as bad for your health as you might think
There are roughly 2.7 million unpaid care givers in Australia – and 96 per cent…More
Bushman the therapy horse lifts spirits for aged care home residents
A visit from Bushman, the ‘Therapist with Hooves’ (pictured), proved to be an exciting treat…More
Want to get moving? Join a group, says exercise trial for retirement village residents
Village residents in Western Australia are walking more and sitting less after researchers at Curtin…More
Good news: new ‘reablement’ program launches to keep older Australians moving – and living independently
The Federal Government is launching the new $29.2 million trial across five Regional Assessment Service…More
Aged care home residents beat the heat with new ice cream cart
Here’s a nice story for you sweet tooths. The team at Bethanie’s Elanora aged care…More
Aged care organisations unite in national campaign for sector reform – how you can get involved
Ahead of the Federal Election next month, the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) – a…More