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…

More amenities are being offered in retirement villages from clubhouses to wellness centres, but what else should you look for if you are considering moving into a retirement village? Whether you are looking for a retirement living option for you, or a loved one, it…

At the age of 70, Julie (pictured right) “suddenly and unexpectedly” found herself separated from her husband of 50 years. The emotional turmoil was compounded by the stress of realising she was locked out of much of the real estate market around her hometown of…

Barry Eames is living proof that life can take on a new buzz in retirement living. The 85-year-old BallyCara Retirement Village resident has become a social media sensation since taking on the “new intern” role at Dolphins NRL club, appearing in several videos, including one…

It is always important to check the amenities and what activities are available at a retirement village before moving in. Most provide art classes and encourage everyone to try and find or rediscover their artistic trait. With the theme ‘Grounded in Community’, the 2025 Aveo…

With Christmas being the time for families and friends to get together, new research shows it is the time to put away the TV remotes and buy yourself, or tip a relative to buy you, a good read for Christmas. Assessing the 24-hour activity patterns…