What is Shingles and will you get it?

Decades ago, the options for post-retirement life or when you needed more support were rather uninspiring – you could either stay at home or go into aged care. But now there are many more options for people depending of their needs, wants and finances. Some interesting alternatives around the world are helping the elderly be... Read More

Dementia ambassadors from around Australia, people living with dementia and their families, and politicians gathered in Canberra yesterday for the Parliamentary Friends of Dementia meeting. Peter Gill, who is living with dementia, spoke movingly about his experiences since being diagnosed. Mr Gill said he was “shocked and ashamed” when his geriatrician told him he had... Read More

It’s estimated that more than half of people living with dementia in residential aged care will experience dementia-related wandering, and with the risks even greater for those living in the community, Anglicare Southern Queensland is part of the team working to reduce negative outcomes. Read More