Dispelling myths about Alzheimer’s disease
It’s no surprise to me that developing Alzheimer’s disease is something that people might fear. Nor is it a surprise that they might go...
Older People Speak Out Media Awards
Nominations for the annual Older People Speak Out (OPSO) Media Awards are now open. The Awards were established to:
promote positive attitudes towards ageing
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Australia’s Largest Seniors’ Expo
Australia’s largest MP-organised seniors’ expo was held on the Gold Coast on July 19. More than ten thousand people visited Runaway Bay Sports Centre,...
Mark Hunter is Leaving a Legacy
“I needed to learn a lesson… Perhaps a lesson for us all.”
Silence alternated with the audience’s laughter as the retired school principle zoomed around...
David Earl is Lighting Up Theatre
The theatre lights are dimmed over rows of empty seats, and two actors rehearse in Russian on stage. If you walk further down the...
integratedliving provides whole new world of home care
After retirement, it’s inevitable that life slows down, and for some, that can mean a less active and social lifestyle. One's ability to stay...
Pensioners continue to lose out on disparity between deeming and cash rate
Many pensioners would not be aware that their savings are being squeezed by the big banks. In fact, they have been for more than...
More aged-care payment choice will add to complexity and confusion
Why will more aged-care payment choice will add to complexity and confusion? Well, deciding to move into a retirement home or a retirement village...
XANAMEM DRUG: A STEP FORWARD FOR ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
Have you ever watched one of those home renovations shows on TV, where a whole house is transformed in a couple of days? Looks...
Retirement Living versus Aged Care – the financial facts
As Australia’s population ages, more and more Australians are going to move into aged care or retirement homes. However, when it comes to Retirement...