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Jim Celebrates 100th Birthday in Style

on Thursday, October 27, 2016

Jim Agg, a resident of Freedom Aged Care in Dromana was born on October 3rd 1916 and recently spent his 100th birthday with family and friends.

Building a Dementia-Friendly Australia

on Wednesday, October 26, 2016

A more inclusive and understanding Australia is set to become a reality for people living with dementia as Alzheimer’s Australia establishes a national Dementia Friendly Communities program.

Have Your Say on the Aged Care Legislated Review

on Friday, October 21, 2016

As part of the changes to aged care announced in 2012, a comprehensive review was included in the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Act 2013. The Aged Care Legislated Review will look at the impact of the changes to date and the direction the system needs to take in the future.

Have Your Say on the Aged Care Legislated Review

Social Interaction is Vital for a Healthy Life

on Friday, October 21, 2016

We all know the basics of a healthy life: eat well, don’t drink too much alcohol, quit smoking and exercise regularly. But it has now been proven that being socially active is another key factor for good health. Loneliness and social isolation – often dismissed as minor social issues that affect a segment of the elderly population – can be responsible for a variety of health problems.