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

Christmas is supposed to be a time of togetherness, where families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday. But for some elderly people, the holidays are a lonely time. Without presents, a shared meal, and worst of all, no visitors. The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt launched a national campaign to reduce loneliness this... Read More

GreenConnect Dementia Respite – a new, trailblazing program in the Loddon-Mallee region that uses the power of nature to help people with dementia – has officially launched to provide innovative respite outside of an aged care setting. Read More

With global warming one of the most pressing issues of our time, how we keep our bodies cool as temperatures rise is more important than ever before. The issue is particularly key for older people, who have a reduced ability to adapt to heat, and are particularly vulnerable when it comes to extreme temperatures. Older people are at greater... Read More