by Amanda Cassar | Oct 6, 2020 | Aged Care, Elderly, Health, Retirement
Making the time to do regular exercise is important no matter what age you are. Physical activity doesn’t have to be too rigorous – just consistent and regular in order to provide you with health benefits. Staying active as we age gracefully isn’t just about keeping...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 29, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Elderly, Retirement
It read, “I’m old, not stupid – What older people think but don’t say.” The title of a booklet caught my eye recently. This book is a popular and sought after read for family members with elderly relatives. The title echoes the irritation about the way many ‘younger’...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 22, 2020 | Aged Care, News
Retaining a youthful way of life physically and mentally can be quite a challenging task for many aging adults. Physical and mental exhaustion both contribute to seniors losing their vivacity and enthusiasm that they used to have in their younger years. Just because...
by Amanda Cassar | Aug 19, 2020 | Aged Care, News
Coronavirus has severely exposed flaws within Australia’s aged care systems, such as inadequate staff training and a lack of pandemic planning. Counsel assisting the commission, Peter Rozen QC, made a statement on Monday which has described the global pandemic as the...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 29, 2019 | Aged Care
Here are 5 things to reduce the risk of dementia… Dementia is a devastating illness that affects one in 10 people over 65 but recent research suggests there are things you can do to reduce the risk of it happening to you.[1] The Economic Cost of Dementia in...
