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Nicole finds it hard to recall what life was like before she became a carer. While the role is rewarding, it’s one that consumes her every waking hour and she doesn’t get much time to herself. Sound familiar? Read More

A series of ballet classes for older people being held at the Sydney Opera House will not only provide a unique opportunity, but for many it will also fulfill a lifelong dream. When Kate Spurway, founder of NurseWatch, first learnt that Queensland Ballet had conducted research into the wellbeing benefits for older students of taking... Read More

Many older Australians experience loneliness. In the last 12 months, some aged care homes have received no visitors at all. One in four Australians live alone. Though “nervous” about it, Old People’s Home for Four Year Old’s Aesh, formerly an economics teacher, eventually decided to “give it a go”, and said the experience of being on the program has brought about positive changes in her life. Read More