We covered a lot of ground on the COVID-19 vaccines during our last article but we’re sure seniors and their carers may have additional questions about getting the jab. It’s a developing situation after all, so in this instalment we’ll try to give some more answers to essential questions. Question 1: Am I eligible for […]

It’s been almost a year since the worldwide community first started locking down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The situation is still mostly uncertain, but we may finally be seeing some light through the dark clouds with the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccines. That said, some people may have questions lingering in their minds about […]

With the holidays and yearend thanksgiving only weeks away, it’s likely that you’re thinking of some good gift ideas. Now if you’re a family member caring for a senior or if you’re an elderly adult yourself in need of assistance at home, we have the perfect idea for a present: how about experienced, reliable, and […]

On regular days, it’s hard enough to be separated from our elderly loved ones and be unable to make sure that they have the assistance and care they need 24/7. The pandemic and the travel restrictions that come with it have made this even more challenging. No stranger to this predicament, the minds and hearts […]

COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is now mostly contained in the country, allowing Australians to breathe a small sigh of relief. However, things aren’t back to the way they were before the pandemic struck and it’s still uncertain if we’ll ever see a return to our old routines. So now we’re going to have […]

Australia has seemingly flattened the curve on the COVID-19 pandemic but now we’ve entered flu season. Fortunately, given the precautions everyone’s been taking since the coronavirus appeared on our radars, it seems that the number flu-related deaths have actually gone down significantly. But that doesn’t mean people, particularly seniors, shouldn’t be taking extra care during […]

With Australia and the rest of the world grappling with flattening the COVID-19 curve by physical distancing, the internet has become even more important than it already was before the crisis. Being shut in means people are even more dependent on connectivity to work, buy food and supplies, and yes, to connect with loved ones […]

Hello, seniors and friends! It’s about time once again for the annual New South Wales Seniors Festival and we’re here to keep you up to speed with what’s going to be happening during the Wednesday, 12 February to 23 February 2020 festivities. As the biggest annual event for elderly adults in the state, you can […]

For most of us, growing older means it becomes harder to keep up with the fast pace of changing technology, especially now in the digital age. But that doesn’t mean it’s completely impossible for senior citizens to learn how to become more tech savvy. In this article, we look into all about seniors and technology. […]

As adults, we become used to being independent for most things. However as people grow older, there comes a point when it becomes too difficult to do many day-to-day tasks, including taking care of ourselves. Some seniors will decide to move into retirement or assisted living communities, but many still prefer to stay in their […]