Next month, about five million Australians will see a boost in their incomes, with increases to payments like the Age Pension, Carer Payments, Youth Allowance, JobSeeker, Disability Support Pension, and Federal Rent Assistance. The amount of the increase will depend on three measures of inflation:…

Dementia is the leading cause of death for women and the second leading cause for men after heart disease. But did you know that changes in your face could signal the early onset of dementia – sometimes as much as a decade before a diagnosis?…

Dementia is a condition that affects how we think, behave, and move, and it’s most common in older adults. But did you know that younger people can develop it too? In fact, over 28,650 people in Australia are living with younger-onset dementia today. But there’s…

Land lease communities are booming, with many people discovering the benefits of this $12 billion sector. One couple who made the move are Karen and Garry Dyer, who’ve settled into Halcyon Evergreen, a modern, architecturally designed community in Clyde, just 57km from Melbourne’s CBD. Karen…

Exciting news for Australians living with macular degeneration. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has just approved the first-ever treatment for geographic atrophy, the leading cause of blindness from macular degeneration. This is a huge milestone in eye care. Dr. Lisa Nivison-Smith, a researcher at UNSW,…

If you or a loved one are considering retirement living, it’s important to take the time to explore a few options before making your decision. Websites like villages.com.au make it super easy to check out different retirement villages or lifestyle communities. Whether you’re looking for…