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Ita Buttrose and Tom Tilley Talk Ageism in Australia

on Friday, November 18, 2016

Much loved media icon and Older Generations’ Champion, Ita Buttrose today went head-to-head with the Gen Y host of Triple J's Hack program, Tom Tilley in an IRT Foundation Speaker Series event in Wollongong.

Lights, Camera, Action! Resident Movie Calendar Project a Whole Lot of Fun

on Friday, November 18, 2016

A touch of Hollywood came to Christadelphian Aged Care's Homes and Villages this year as residents recreated their favourite movie scenes for very special calendar. 

After 35 Years Melissa is Still Happy to Be Working at Anglican Care

on Thursday, November 17, 2016

In this day of constant change and a disposable society, it is reassuring to see staff celebrating 35 years of continual employment with the same employer. Melissa Davies is certainly bucking the trend, having just reached an Anglican Care first – the longest serving employee with 35 years working in aged care services. 

Warning Signs: Dementia in a Partner or Loved One

on Tuesday, November 15, 2016

By Guest Author Tamar Krebs, CEO of Group Homes Australia

We all forget our keys in different places. We sometimes cannot find our phones and perhaps even forgot an old acquaintances name. We all have mood swings and lose interest in different things at various stages of our life.

However, when does the forgetfulness begin to be actual memory loss? When do the mood swings need to be investigated further? When should you begin to worry and go get checked out?