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

Have aged care homes improved in the past 60 years? Michael Preston reflects on his grandmother’s final months in an aged care home, the conditions she experienced, and whether modern facilities truly feel like home. Read More

From reducing anxiety to boosting connection, cuddle therapy is being promoted as a wellbeing fix. But without formal regulation or strong evidence, it’s important to approach with caution and understand what it can and cannot offer. Read More

Cameron Phipps spent 25 years as an accountant before finding his calling. Now, one day a week, he takes his cello into aged care homes across Australia, where residents living with dementia sing along to songs from their youth, word for word. Read More