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Retirement village resident John’s blister-pack bonanza 

When John Flynn Retirement Village resident John Simpson first started collecting blister packs for his local Chemist Warehouse, he considered himself a “simple man with a simple plan”. It all started early this year as he was lining up to get his prescriptions filled. He…

Health

Life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate this century 

A new scientific paper states human life expectancy is increasing at a slower rate than it did in the 20th century after a study of 10 wealthy countries. During the 20th century, improvements in public health and medicine resulted in “radical life extension”. With each…

Retirement

Celebrate the unsung heroes: National Carers Week 

About three million Australians provide care to a family member or friend and there are events to recognise, celebrate and raise awareness of carers throughout Australia from 13 to 19 October. Like most carers, Aruna Perera, 68, doesn’t have the time or inclination to put…