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Aged care therapy
How pets have found their home in aged care
Aged care homes are increasingly welcoming pets through the door, and with increasing evidence of the benefits of having a pet, it’s easy to see why.
Emma Sorensen
Journalist
Aged care therapy
The benefits of pet therapy in aged care
We know animals can brighten the lives of those living in Aged Care homes, but research shows pets can also improve residents’ health and wellbeing.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Aged care guide
How to broach the aged care conversation
My Grandpa is 90 years old. He’s been living at home with my Nana and they were doing fairly well until he had a stroke a couple of years ago. Although Grandpa recovered somewhat he was never quite as strong as he was prior to the stroke.
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Elderly care
Self care for carers
Caring for the career carers
We all know the aircraft analogy of putting your own oxygen mask on before helping others, so why do carers find it so hard to practice self-care?
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Caring for elderly parents
The challenges of caring for an ageing loved one
Caring for an aging loved one has many challenges. Nurse and health coach Mary Casey from Bupa’s Aged Care Support Line shares ideas on coping with some common struggles.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Self care for carers
The importance of respite
Caring for someone living with dementia is an incredibly important job, but it’s also crucial that carers have time for themselves outside of that role. We look at the types of respite care available and why it’s so important.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Keeping connected
Aged care activities
Older people and kids – a joyful combination
There’s something very special about the relationship between people just starting out in life and those who’ve seen and done it all – whether related by blood or not.
Trudie McConnochie
Writer
Aged care activities
When Charlotte aged 8 met Joan aged 90
Meet Charlotte, 8, and her 90-year-old role model
Trudie McConnochie
Writer
Aged care activities
The power of storytelling
Slow down and open you ears to the stories and wisdom that our older generations have to offer – it could do you both some good!
Anna Oesten-Creasey
Writer
Remaining independent
Exercise for seniors
5 tips to manage incontinence
We share 5 simple steps seniors can take to help control incontinence.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Exercise for seniors
The benefits of boxing training for older Australians
Boxing training is a hit with people of all ages, even some residents in aged care. We explain how boxing moves can help keep older Australian’s fighting fit.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Meals for the elderly
Cooking for one
Some people don’t mind cooking for one, but it can make daily food preparation a lonely feat. Here are some recipes to consider.
Danielle Colley
Blogger
Technology and health
Technology and health
The health benefits of getting seniors online
For some, tablets are swallowed with water; for others, they’re a window to the digital world connecting us at the click of a button.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist