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Water exercises as effective as gym workouts for preventing cardiovascular disease – new research

Water-based exercises have many benefits. tache/ Shutterstock Markos Klonizakis, Sheffield Hallam University Swimming, aqua-aerobics, and other water-based exercises are popular for people aged 55 and older to keep fit without putting strain on the joints. Studies show that water-based exercises have many benefits, including improving gait, balance and mobility. It’s also thought to offer benefits as... Read More

Providers should be fined for aged care failures

  Aged care providers that fail to provide quality care should be fined, and residents who are neglected should be given compensation, a specialist aged care lawyer has said. Catherine Henry told the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, “It’s not sufficient to revoke accreditation only to have it re-conferred in a subsequent... Read More

End of an Era: New Aged Care Reforms Crush the Tradition of Inheriting Family Homes

Many parents dream of leaving their homes to their kids as a symbol of security and a better future. But new aged care reforms signal the government’s intent to force a change in mindset and view the family home as a source of wealth rather than a gift of legacy. Read More
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