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20 Christmas Gift Ideas for Older Loved Ones

Are you looking for Christmas gift ideas for the older people in your life? Choosing gifts for elderly loved ones can be tricky if you’re not sure what they might like or what they need.

Managing Arthritis at Home

At home treatment and management options can assist to cope with the painful effects of arthritis and ensure that you can continue living a happy and healthy life with the condition.

Exercising at Home for Older Adults

Exercising at home is a fantastic way for older adults to remain healthy and strong. Physical activity is one of the main contributors to living a longer and healthier life, with a multitude of benefits associated with regular exercise. Even if you have never been a big fan of exercise, it’s never too late to start.

All You Need To Know About Aged Care (ACAT) Assessments

An aged care assessment, or ACAT assessment, is an important first step towards accessing aged care services. It helps you access the support you need to live your best and most fulfilled life.

Dementia Care in Australia: How to Care for Your Loved One Suffering From Dementia

Taking care of someone with dementia? Here are some useful tips that will help you provide better holistic care for your loved one.

Design students help to make London suburb Dementia Friendly

Red London Telephone box on a city street

During this year’s European summer, a cohort of engineering students from around the world participated in TEDI’s Summer School 2020. Their project? Developing new solutions to make Canada Water, an area of south-east London, a dementia friendly community.

Can a nap during nightshift improve performance?

Anyone who has regularly worked through the night knows the tired, sluggish feeling associated with a string of night shifts, and the difficulty of catching up on sleep during the day.

Moving online to keep moving: How aged care residents can keep exercising during lockdown

At the moment, exercise is just as vital as ever, especially for older people. Early evidence suggests that keeping fit and healthy may improve your resilience against the COVID-19 virus by boosting your overall immune system. But maintaining the same level of health and fitness becomes difficult when your exercise routine has been disrupted, and those who help facilitate it are no longer allowed to visit your home.