82-year-old man who wants to learn to swim has his wish fulfilled

While being a caregiver is a rewarding job, it is also a job that comes with added stress. The continuous stress of being a caregiver can also lead to something called caregiver burn out. Burn out is when a caregiver becomes overly exhausted – physically, emotionally and mentally. To ensure the continued enjoyment of your... Read More

Is there a critical mass of people interested in giving ageing a good name, and doing what it takes to give it a positive value? Any such effort includes looking critically at what the media presents us with in views of ageing and old people, and drawing attention to the positive or the negative ways... Read More

In the week leading up to the announcement of the Royal Commission, I happened to be in the presence of some prominent figures from one of aged care’s biggest providers, and they were already bracing themselves. Although these people seemed to have no prior knowledge of Scott Morrisson’s pending announcement, their feelings of trepidation actually... Read More