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

Anyone who has lived through an ailing parent’s final months will tell you it can be a harrowing experience. For Karen, nothing could have prepared her for the last 12 months of her mother’s life. Not even a background in law could help her adequately navigate ‘the system’ of acute care, rehabilitation, a traumatic stay in a mental health... Read More

Those who lives in smaller towns and rural areas are the happiest people in society, research shows. And so it follows that smaller, more intimate, aged care facilities also have happier residents. “In smaller units the wellbeing is better. It’s been well established,” said Colin McDonnell, Dementia Excellence Practice Lead with not-for-profit aged care provider,... Read More

Residents of a Sydney suburb are “up in arms” about the proposal to establish a funeral parlour in a local shopping and restaurant precinct popular with families and diners, saying it is “out of keeping” with the area. Do you think it’s appropriate? Read More