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Latest news: Seniors

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.

New tech to help older Canberrans age at home

InteliCare CEO Jason Waller says families often make decisions about whether to enter aged care based on emotions and fear, not facts and data, and often the data points to being able to stay home.”

Senior living

If you’re seeking help to live your best life at any age, check out this special feature showcasing businesses and services in the Canberra region that particularly cater to the wants and...

Study calls on hip fracture patients to take part

University of Canberra physiotherapy student Beth Warner is dedicating her honours project to improve rehabilitation measures for hip fracture patients.

Canberra aims to become more age-friendly

Canberra launched its new Age-Friendly City Plan earlier this week, to further encourage a city inclusive of its older population.

Strength for Life moves online to keep seniors moving

Diane Percy and the Strength for Life team are offering free weekly sessions via the COTA ACT Facebook page, to encourage older people to keep moving while at home.

Building connections through fun and games

Intergenerational playgroups bring together the young and young at heart to build connections and relationships through play to the benefit of seniors and young families. Locally, ACT Playgroups have nine intergenerational playgroups in...

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