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Falls are a major cause of harm and injury to older people and can lead to significant cost and loss of independence. The good news is that falls are not an inevitable part of getting older. Research and practical experience has indicated that falls can be prevented and the risk of injury reduced.
Cyber-Seniors is a humorous and heart-warming feature-length documentary about the ever increasing generation gap. The documentary focusses of a group of seniors who take their first steps into cyber-space under the guidance of a group of teenage mentors.
Wishing you and your families a safe and happy Easter break.
- The Aged Care Online Team
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures today which show dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is now the second cause of death in Australians (rising from third place in previous years), with 11’000 deaths recorded in 2013.
Amana Living doesn’t just care for WA’s older people, but for the future of our planet too. In just six months, the environmentally conscious organisation has achieved the equivalent of taking 132 cars off the road for a year, or cancelling 328 return flights between Perth and Sydney.
As we get older, it is normal for our driving abilities to change. By becoming aware of safer driving practices and reducing risk factors, many of us will be able to continue driving well into our senior years.
After spending years knitting jumpers for fairy penguins, dedicated Mornington local Betty Bilson has finally come face to face with her first penguin, thanks to not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas’ One Wish program.
In celebration of NSW Seniors Week which took place from March 17-22, ABC put together a photo gallery of inspiring and unique older Australians.
In today's society, it is not very unusual for women to travel for study or to start their own business, but when Connie Hayter left her rural upbringing for the bustling streets of Sydney 80 years ago, she was one of a kind.
A much loved resident of Seasons Aged Care Kallangur, Connie was born on February 25, 1915 and recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Since establishing its aged care operations in 1997, Arcare recently welcomed their 10,000th resident. Sharon O’Keefe, 67, moved into Arcare Hope Island earlier this year, and has led quite an illustrious life – and continues to do so.
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