99 year old War Veteran reflects ahead of Anzac Day: “I joined up as a boy and came back a man”.

The single mother of three has multiple degrees, has worked in at least three different industries, and suffered the loss of a parent after years of being their carer. Read More

Companion animals give elders meaningful interactions. Human-animal interaction not only reduces stress levels, but also promotes feelings of well-being. Programs are now in place that use this special relationship to do just that, however, it is worth asking the question: Are humans the only ones getting benefit from these encounters? An animal shelter partnered with an elderly... Read More

By Caroline Osborne, University of the Sunshine Coast and Claudia Baldwin, University of the Sunshine Coast The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need for connection to our local community and the health challenges of the retirement village model. We know that, as we age, most people prefer to stay in their own homes... Read More