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Estimates that 401,300 Australians were living with dementia in 2022
With Australia’s ageing population, this number is expected to rise to more than 849,300 by 2058. Although dementia can affect people aged under 65, it primarily affects older Australians. A new summary report by the Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) ‘Dementia in…
How to plan for retirement – well before you intend to
There are many steps that you can take to prepare for retirement. Having a financial plan is of paramount importance Julianne Parkinson, founding CEO of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA), advises those approaching retirement to regularly assess their financial plan or consult…
Second season of ABC’s Old People’s Home for Teenagers starts on 3 October
A new group of teenagers and seniors who live in a retirement village will join forces for a feel-good intergenerational experience. This is the second series of Old People’s Home for Teenagers, and the teenagers will spend six weeks with the residents. Across six episodes,…
Lifestyle St Leonards residents show how to integrate yourself into a new community
When entering a new village, a good way to put yourself at ease is to join a committee that helps the local community as it broadens ties with like-minded people. Lifestyle St Leonards – The Waves social committee member Anne Kennedy said the donation was…
Hey big spenders: look who is peeling off those $100 notes
The retirement living sector rightly boasts about its affordability – the average two-bedroom unit in a village is $516,000 and there are many operators who charge less. However, increasingly there are apartments being priced over $1 million and at Palm Lake Group’s flagship development, Pake…
Over 55 and having trouble sleeping? Researchers need you
Researchers at the University of Western Australia are looking for adults aged over 55 with insomnia to take part in a new study. There is no upper age limit. Research supervisor, Dr Melissa Ree said effective insomnia treatment can help with a range of conditions….