At 102 years old, Dean Simes might be Australia’s oldest tech-help guy
When seniors look for computer advice on Sydney’s north shore, they might be helped by a man who…
BBC ‘faces catastrophic funding collapse’ if TV goes online only
Switching off Freeview in 2034 could lead to mass cancellation of licence fee payments, bosses are warned The…
‘The Right to Wind in Your Hair’
During the pandemic, Seigel-Boettner trained caregivers to become pilots, ensuring residents could still feel the sun on their…
Early identification of frailty in older adults in primary care: a study protocol of a longitudinal cohort study | BMC Geriatrics
General aim The project aims to identify frail older individuals early, through a multiple steps process (first level…
I’m a pensioner – sharing with someone in their thirties has changed my life
Retired homeowner Sheila French said ‘it’s nice to get up in the morning and say hello to someone’…
‘Could have significant long-term health benefits’
Scientists recently uncovered a heartening effect of beetroot juice on the elderly. Researchers discovered that beetroot juice notably…
Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix,…
Older people in regional Qld ride into retirement with fun and fitness
It’s a crisp, winter morning, but the cool breeze isn’t stopping Caroline Holliday from hitting the water for…
Ageism barriers dragging Australia’s productivity goals
COTA Australia says the nation’s “productivity potential” is being undermined by workplace ageism, with a recent report showing…