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Latest news: Seniors

UC, local start-up test Balance Mat to gauge elderly fall risk

University of Canberra researchers have teamed up with Canberra start-up technology developers, Balance Mat, to test their new technology, which aims to make assessing fall risks in seniors more accurate and affordable.

Poor eyesight unfairly mistaken for brain decline

Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia.

So what will you find at the Silver is Gold Seniors Expo?

There is plenty to see and do at the Silver is Gold Seniors Expo happening on Thursday 26 May and Exhibition Park in Canberra.

Older Canberrans and vets supported to teach yoga and play table tennis

Canberran veterans have been granted the opportunity to support their local community by hosting yoga, and seniors are encouraged to sign up for table tennis with the latest ACT Government funding.

Labor, coalition switch pitch to senior voters

The two major parties are pitching directly to senior voters, promising an expansion to the health concession card and cheaper medications.

Senior Living feature: ideas to keep fit and healthy as you age

Even in these uncertain times, ageing offers the possibility of many rewarding experiences. Check out the advertisers in this special Senior Living feature for ideas on keeping fit, healthy and fully engaged...

Are you contemplating making or updating your Will?

The Public Trustee and Guardian for the ACT encourages all persons in the community to have a valid up-to-date Will and Enduring Power of Attorney.

Is Margaret Magi, 95, our longest residing Canberran?

Local resident Neil Bowman sits down with his neighbour, Margaret Magi, 95, who was born in Canberra in 1926, the daughter of our city’s first ANZAC, Sergeant Ernest Murray, to reflect on her remarkable life.

Silver is Gold Festival – Sparking Connection across Canberra

The COTA ACT events calendar in 2022 is encouraging imagination, freedom and the spontaneous creativity to do things a little differently.

Maggie Beer to star at COTA ACT Seniors Expo in May

Legendary Australian food celebrity Maggie Beer AO will be appearing at the COTA ACT Seniors Expo on Thursday 26 May at EPIC.

Seniors advertising feature 2021

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.

Ageism rife in Australia, but few know what to do in response

Nearly half of all Australians over 50 experienced ageism in the past year, but only one in five of them took any action in response, according to new research launched to mark the first Ageism Awareness Day today, 1 October.

ACT lets over-60s get Pfizer, Moderna

The ACT will give people aged 60 and older their choice of coronavirus vaccine as the Territory today recorded 31 new COVID-19 infections.

Seniors advertising feature July 2021

Even in these uncertain times, ageing offers the possibility of many rewarding experiences. Check out the advertisers in this special Seniors feature for ideas on keeping fit, healthy and fully engaged in...

Seniors: Love later life

Check out this special feature showcasing businesses and services in the Canberra region that cater to the wants and needs of seniors.

Seniors and Veterans Grant Program awards almost $140,000

Nine Seniors Grants totalling $70,000 and nine Veterans Grants totalling $69,600 have been awarded in the main round of the 2020-21 programs.

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