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Five ways to improve quality of life for seniors

Quality of life as we age has long been a topic of discussion by Governments, experts, and aged care advocates, trying to unravel how to best accommodate the needs and wishes of Australia's older generation.

How to keep your 'sanity' when forced into lockdown Posted by Liz Alderslade Feb 2021 As each State and Territory goes in and out of lockdown restrictions due to unexpected COVID-19 cases, many people are now having to prepare themselves for sudden isolation and quarantining. Only recently Melbourne went into a 'circuit breaker' lockdown to stop the movement of a new COVID-19 variant which is quite contagious. The unpredictable movement of the virus means people still need to be prepared for an unexpected lockdown. Additionally, you could end up infected with COVID-19, or in close contact with someone who is...

Nutrition and good eating is essential for an older person.

It promotes a healthy mind and body, which will help keep you capable of living independently at home for longer.

As we age, our taste and smell decreases, which will impact on eating habits and enjoyment of food. 

Dementia advocacy groups advocate for older people to keep their minds active as an important preventative measure to the development of dementia or the acceleration of dementia. 

Studies over the years have backed this standpoint, with many different researchers finding that puzzles can stimulate the brain and keep older people sharp while also delaying the onset of memory loss.