New app offers ‘grandkids-on-demand’
Join Papa is an online platform in the US that pairs older people with university…More
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Did you know? There are now more people older than 65 than younger than five for the first time in history
Yes, our global population is ageing rapidly – and economists warn it’s going to have…More
Happily, ever after: 89-year-old woman finds her true love at a bus stop
Wollongong resident Jean Whittle and 86-year-old Martin quickly became great friends after Martin began visiting…More
Do you think aged care puts profits before people? You’re not the only one
Research from UnitingCare has revealed Australians have big “misconceptions” about aged care – and who…More
Receiving a pension in aged care when one partner is still working – a balancing act
This question has come up a lot on our agedcare101 forum and it’s an issue…More
Interactive dementia app to give loved ones ‘a better visit’
Dementia Australia have developed a new app that helps family and friends connect and communicate…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
What is Enduring Power of Attorney and why is it important?
We recently had this question pop up on our agecare101 online forum – and it’s…More
Brawl breaks out in Canadian aged care facility – over bingo game
A pleasant game of bingo turned very ugly when two residents began arguing over the…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