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64% of people have experienced false alarms. 41% of people don’t know how to silence them or are physically incapable of doing so. GT High Performance Smoke Alarms have released technologically advanced smoke alarms ensuring the safety of our most vulnerable and families across the country. GT smoke alarms incorporate Split Spectrum Technology that … Continued
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Ageism Awareness Day, initiated by EveryAGE Counts and now marked in many countries around the world, is on tomorrow 9 October. EveryAGE Counts is Australia’s national coalition of organisations and individuals committed to end ageism in Australia. Ageism is stereotyping, discrimination and mistreatment of older people based solely on their age and will impact on … Continued
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Former Australian Governor-general and 2001 Australian of the Year, Sir Peter Cosgrove will be a special guest and host on select APT Luxury Travel Kimberley and Northern Europe & Arctic expedition cruises next year. While onboard, Sir Peter will conduct a series of hosted dinners as well as present several lectures. Drawing on his extensive … Continued
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Research using participants from one of Australia’s largest and longest running studies of ageing has looked at the impact of mild cognitive impairment and dementia on a person’s ability to interact in social contexts. Social cognition refers to the set of social skills and abilities that people use to understand and interpret other people’s thoughts … Continued
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In 1970, there were 1 million older Australians over the age of 65, comprising just over 8% of the population. That has now jumped to more than 4.2 million people, making up 16% of the total Australian population. As our population continues to age, it becomes increasingly relevant to talk about how to age well … Continued
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Dementia Australia welcomes the decision by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency to approve Lecanemab for use in the UK. Lecanemab is currently being evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for use in Australia. It has also been approved for use in the USA, Japan, China, South Korea and Israel. Professor Christopher Rowe, the … Continued
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A pioneer in the aged care industry is collaborating with a local General Practitioner (GP) service and Pharmacist, providing a game-changing solution for residents who struggle with travel or no longer drive. On-Site Health Service has designated a dedicated space within Odyssey Lifestyle Care Communities to ensure residents receive exceptional medical care without the need … Continued
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With the appointment of award-winning local ACT builder, Monarch Building Solutions, the extension of Keyton’s The Grove Ngunnawal community enters an exciting new stage as work begins on expanding the village from 161 villas to a 206-villa precinct. According to Keyton’s Head of Development Jason Fitzgerald, the company are proud to have a local builder appointed … Continued
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Thursday, 15 August 2024 Specialist Elder Law Program to benefit older Australians In an Australian first, the Law Society of NSW has launched a new program that will help older Australians, and those who care for them, to readily recognise whether a solicitor is an expert in the growing area of Elder Law. President of … Continued
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Thursday, 15 August 2024 MEDIA ALERT The President of the Law Society of NSW Brett McGrath, and Chair of the Law Society Specialist Accreditation Board Jacqueline Dawson, will announce the establishment of an Australian-first program to recognise legal expertise in Elder Law WHEN: 0830 for 0845 TODAY Thursday, 15 August WHERE: … Continued
