Even in these uncertain times, ageing offers the possibility of many rewarding experiences. Check out the advertisers in this special 10-page Seniors feature for ideas on keeping fit, healthy and fully engaged in life as you age, as well as aged care options, at-home services – and more.
Arthritis ACT has your pain management needs covered
From sports injuries to chronic pain conditions including arthritis, neuropathic pain, and osteoporosis, the team at Arthritis ACT are there to help.
With thorough consultations either in their offices in Bruce or Pearce, or they can come to you – Arthritis ACT will help you set goals and achieve them.
As pain management specialists, Arthritis ACT will treat you as an individual, listen, provide support, and tailor a program to suit your individual needs.
They provide a wide range of practical support in physiology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, hydrotherapy, and group exercise classes.
A dietician can help you manage your weight, reduce inflammatory food intake and check you for gut disease.
The government-funded charity provides low-cost services and works with NDIS clients and concession card holders.
Arthritis ACT treats clients holistically and provides education seminars and small conversation groups for people with lived experience of pain.
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Yarra Rossa Retirement Village
Located in the central suburb of Red Hill, this new BaptistCare community will be a place like no other.
Exclusively open to over 55s with luxury living at every turn, BaptistCare Yarra Rossa Retirement Village is designed to enrich the lives of its members with a range of activities all for your enjoyment. There’s a selection of architecturally designed apartments offering one, two and three bedrooms, and featuring open plan living areas, your own private balcony and modern appliances and fixtures.
In addition to the premium apartments, you can enjoy the library, gym, beauty salon and resident workshop alongside the private village green, alfresco dining and a beautiful community garden. With sweeping vistas of Red Hill Nature Reserve to the west and beautiful district views to the east, you can enjoy the tranquil surrounds of the local area while being just 8km from the CBD.
A deep sense of community and peace of mind is on offer at Yarra Rossa, with support staff and maintenance, and Village Manager on site, and communal spaces for residents and their family and friends to enjoy.
Sales Suite, 3-4/1 Duyfken Place, Red Hill ACT
Goodwin – Proud to be extraordinary
In 1954, a group of forward-thinking women known as the National Council of Women, had a great idea – to set up housing for older members of the Canberra community. A committee of community leaders was formed to bring it to life. The group called itself the Goodwin Centre Development Committee, named to honour Lt Col John Goodwin, a tireless advocate for the needs of the growing Canberra community.
Since then, Goodwin has grown to become Canberra’s most trusted provider of aged care services and accommodation.
From independent retirement living communities and social day clubs, to home care services and residential care, we provide the full spectrum of services to meet your needs, whether it’s just a person to chat to, some light exercise or 24/7 high care.
We’re not-for-profit and owned by our members, most of whom are Goodwin residents. We’re also fiercely independent, not affiliated with any other business, property developer, political or religious body. We’re just here to offer the best services possible.
Whatever stage you’re at in your retirement or aged care journey, talk to us. We’re here to help.
Age well with Canberra Audiology
Keeping fit and healthy as you get older is very important, however, many people don’t consider their hearing as having an important impact on ageing well.
“There is a growing wealth of evidence showing that improving your hearing can help cognitively, socially, emotionally and even physically1,” says Kimberley Gordon, Canberra Audiology.
Cognitively – Hearing aids have been linked with improved memory and delayed dementia onset3.
Socio-Emotionally – Connecting with others effectively has been shown to improve your relationships, emotional welfare and quality-of-life.2
Physically – Hearing well can reduce the risk of falls4
Canberra Audiology’s university-qualified audiologists are specialists in providing hearing solutions in a caring, family-centred clinic. Their aim is to address clients’ hearing concerns so that they can thrive mentally, emotionally and enjoy the fun activities in life.
1. Kramer, et. al. (2002). 2. Vas, V., et. al. (2017). 3. Loughrey, D.G., et. al (2018). 4. Jiam, N.T.-L., et. al. (2016).
COTA empowers older Canberrans
Council on the Ageing (COTA) ACT are working towards a just and equitable society for older Canberrans.
Their mission is to work with older Canberrans to assist and empower them to create a fair community where they feel they can contribute and participate to their fullest potential.
COTA ACT’s range of services are free to their members and the Canberra community, and they offer drop-in sessions and appointments for one-on-one advice and more information from their staff or volunteers.
Their services include: Seniors information service, ACT Seniors Card scheme, Housing Options Advisory service, Strength for Life exercise program, and GetIT sessions to teach digital literacy.
Hughes Community Centre, Wisdom Street, Hughes, ACT
Have you considered your super in your Will?
According to Tanya Herbertson, Partner at Meyer Vandenberg, superannuation death benefit disputes are becoming more and more common.
“These days people are living longer, sometimes having multiple relationships and blended families,” she says. “Often the sums involved in superannuation death benefits are significant, particularly when there is also a life insurance component – so this is the driving motivation behind disputes.”
These disputes can be avoided, however, with comprehensive estate planning that incorporates superannuation benefits. “Establishing ‘dependence’ or ‘interdependence’ is often a crucial issue in these types of cases,” says Tanya. “That’s why you really need someone who understands the complexities in estate planning so that all your assets are distributed according to your wishes.”
Contact Partner Tanya Herbertson
Your Happy Feet podiatrists happy to meet you
Your Happy Feet would like to introduce our new and returning team members Bonnie, Illy, Justin, and Lucy, who, combined, have over 20 years of experience in podiatry. Our podiatrists are passionate in delivering premier podiatry services including treatments for ingrown toenails, heel and arch pain, skin and nail conditions, balance issues, as well as diabetic assessments, biomechanics, footwear assessments and more.
Did you know, you can walk over 100,000km in your lifetime? Foot health is a vital component of your overall health and when it comes to looking after your wellbeing, it can be easy to neglect your feet. Your Happy Feet Podiatry wants to change this and get you back on your feet!
Your Happy Feet is ever expanding and now offers a clinic day every Thursday at the Murrumbateman Health Hub and more to come.
5/76 Hardwick Crescent, Holt
Warrigal Aged Care offers respite
Warrigal Aged Care is reaching out to the Canberra community to offer some much-needed respite following the extended COVID lockdown. We understand that pandemic fatigue is affecting all of us, especially after the Canberra community were in lockdown for many weeks, and want to provide a safe option for older people to take a break in a supported environment.
For a limited time only at Warrigal – stay three weeks and get two free! (T&C’s apply; offer is available until 31 December 2021.)
Warrigal CEO Mark Sewell said, “We’re excited to be able to offer this free respite stay to the Canberra community, and we’re looking forward to being able to provide that well-deserved break to the older people who live here, as well as their carers.”
For more information on the respite offer, please give us a call on 1800 927 744.
‘Happier Ageing’ at home with Nurse Next Door
Nurse Next Door provides the full spectrum of in-home care for seniors and people living with a disability. From grocery shopping, meal preparation, medication reminders and companionship to 24/7 nursing, the team at Nurse Next Door makes it possible for your loved ones to live a happy and healthy life, no matter the circumstances.
Nurse Next Door Canberra runs by the philosophy that every person should be able to access care on their own terms and in their own homes.
Simply call 1300 600 247 to book a free Caring Consult today!
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