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Assisted yoga is in at retirement villages and there’s good reasons why
You would be hard-pressed not to find yoga being offered in most retirement villages and residential aged care homes. It has taken off and the benefits are plentiful. It: Loosens and stretches painful muscles, Reduces chronic pain, Decreases stress, Improves circulation, Reduces stress, Helps lower…
A new concept in Aged Care living coming to Melbourne’s south-west this April
Located less than 30-minutes south-west of Melbourne’s CBD and a short stroll from Point Cook, Williams Landing Aged Care Residence is set to open next month offering elevated comfort and care. Following in the footsteps of TriCare’s more recent builds, the facility will offer luxury,…
How to keep the flame alive as you get older
You may have committed to grow old together “till death do us part” – but it’s easy to lose the spark in a long-term relationship as the years roll on. Perhaps you’re getting tired, or you feel like you’re spinning your wheels, or you’re not…
What are your rights when your village is being redeveloped?
If you’re living in a retirement village, you might find yourself confronting the unwelcome situation of a redevelopment. While this is good in the long run – nicer units and better facilities! – in the short term, it can be a real pain to live…
Six things you can do to keep your memory sharp
It’s natural to worry about losing your memory as you grow older – but just because it’s not uncommon, that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. A study from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, published in the BMJ, has found a combination of lifestyle…
Infectious diseases like COVID-19 are still on Aussies’ minds in 2023
Prepare to be shocked – after three years of COVID-19, Australians, especially older Australians, still rate infectious diseases highly among their health priorities. A survey by Pfizer of 1075 Australians has found that 44% considered infectious disease prevention a personal health priority, just under taking…