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Stay safe and beat the heat this summer
Summer is here, and we’re all looking forward to fun in the sun and spending time with our families – but as we get older, the heat can start to affect us more than it used to. As we age, our bodies hold less water…
Perth home and disability care recipients get two new bikes for Christmas
Clients of Perth-based Not For Profit home and disability care provider Community Vision have received an early Christmas present in the form of two triobike taxis. The triobikes, funded by the State Government through the efforts of Emily Hamilton MLA, Member for Joondalup, will let…
Make your home safe for the holiday season
As a wise man once said, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – but for older people, the holidays can pose some unexpected hazards. If you have older parents or friends coming by this year, consider some of these helpful tips to make…
Royal Flying Doctor Service touches down at John Flynn Retirement Village
Residents of Ryman Healthcare’s John Flynn Retirement Village in Melbourne have learned about its namesake in a visit by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS). 80 residents, along with staff and friends, got the chance to explore an actual RFDS plane fuselage and hear about…
Retirement village digs deep to support one staff member’s flood supply run
The flood-stricken town of Eugowra, NSW, will have a merrier Christmas thanks to efforts by staff and residents at a Central Coast retirement village. Justin Watson (pictured), Maintenance Supervisor at Living Choice Broadwater Court, gathered supplies and donations from Broadwater Court and the local community,…
Can I still work on the Age Pension?
The Age Pension is supposed to take care of some of your financial needs as you get older – but many recipients may want or need some extra money, or want to work as a way of keeping themselves occupied. Income from work will affect…