Support payments, including Age Pension and carer payments, to rise next month
Next month, about five million Australians will see a boost in their incomes, with increases to payments like the Age Pension, Carer Payments, Youth Allowance, JobSeeker, Disability Support Pension, and Federal Rent Assistance. The amount of the increase will depend on three measures of inflation:…
How changes in your face could predict dementia years ahead
Dementia is the leading cause of death for women and the second leading cause for men after heart disease. But did you know that changes in your face could signal the early onset of dementia – sometimes as much as a decade before a diagnosis?…
Dementia prevention program shows significant results in improving brain health
Dementia is a condition that affects how we think, behave, and move, and it’s most common in older adults. But did you know that younger people can develop it too? In fact, over 28,650 people in Australia are living with younger-onset dementia today. But there’s…
Why Garry and Karen chose to move into a land lease community
Land lease communities are booming, with many people discovering the benefits of this $12 billion sector. One couple who made the move are Karen and Garry Dyer, who’ve settled into Halcyon Evergreen, a modern, architecturally designed community in Clyde, just 57km from Melbourne’s CBD. Karen…
New drug approved for macular degeneration treatment
Exciting news for Australians living with macular degeneration. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has just approved the first-ever treatment for geographic atrophy, the leading cause of blindness from macular degeneration. This is a huge milestone in eye care. Dr. Lisa Nivison-Smith, a researcher at UNSW,…
Why getting to know your village manager is so important
If you or a loved one are considering retirement living, it’s important to take the time to explore a few options before making your decision. Websites like villages.com.au make it super easy to check out different retirement villages or lifestyle communities. Whether you’re looking for…
A life of adventure and connection: Kevin and Julie’s retirement village journey
Kevin and Julie Williams were in their 60s when they decided to leave behind the family home and move into a retirement village. After talking about how they wanted to spend their later years, they realized they wanted more travel and less home maintenance. They…
Loneliness and grief: what would your loved one want you to do?
Losing a spouse is never easy, and the loneliness that comes with grief can feel overwhelming. But what if we told you that the worst of that loneliness starts to ease up after about three years? New research from Monash University suggests that the feelings…
Grattan Institute wants retirees’ income guaranteed for life – with a caveat
The majority of retirees are not using their superannuation funds as intended, due to the overly complex current system, says the independent thinktank. Older Aussies are, in fact, hoarding their retirement savings, worried they will outlive their nest egg. To encourage retirees to spend without…
Why Dementia Australia named Adam Harvey as its new Ambassador
Country music singer and songwriter Adam Harvey, who is the newest Dementia Australia Ambassador, has a deeply personal connection to the condition. His mother Andrea’s diagnosis inspired him to write his song, Remember Me, which he performed recently at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. “My…