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

Every year millions of people make New Year’s Resolutions for themselves, with personal goals and things they wish to achieve. But this year we thought we’d try something a little different and write up a list of things we’d like to see happen for the Aged Care Industry. Happier workers, happier residents Open minds –... Read More

Ita Holland and Cecilia Leibu are both strong, independent women.  Though their journey’s to accessing Affordable Housing with Villa Maria Catholic Homes (VMCH) are different, they share a tenacity to overcome trauma in their lives. VMCH provides housing support for 399 people aged 55 and over, 71 per cent of residents are single females. Many women... Read More

Dimitra Pavlopoulou, a 97 year old Melbourne woman was kidnapped from her nursing home on Saturday by another woman who believed that the elderly resident was her late mother. The alleged kidnapper, Irene Moschones, believed her mother’s death and funeral – which happened a few years ago – was faked as part of a conspiracy.... Read More