Seniors

18 July 2026

Purr-fect companions

Lifelike robotic pets are bringing comfort to Moreton Bay residents living with dementia, with three libraries introducing the therapeutic companions as part of a growing support program. Two ‘robocats’ and a ‘robodog’ will work their magic with visi...

18 July 2026

Local legacies honoured at SeaBrae Manor

By Rachael Stewart At Seabrae Manor, caring for older Australians has always been about more than providing excellent clinical care. It is about creating a home built on relationships, kindness and the remarkable people who dedicate their lives to ot...

17 July 2026

Why you’re still tired and what you can do about it

By CPAP Australia You’ve slept eight hours, so why does your body battery still feel like it’s at 10 per cent? The answer often comes down to two biological forces: adenosine and your circadian rhythm. Adenosine, also known as “sleep pressure”, stead...

17 July 2026

Don’t ignore that spot

By Lakes Family Medical Centre Living in Queensland means enjoying an active outdoor lifestyle, but it also means living with one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Whether you’re working outside, gardening, playing sport or simply spe...

10 July 2026

2026 Seniors Expo stall applications closing soon

Community groups, government agencies, health providers and businesses offering services and support to older Australians are being encouraged to apply for a stall at the popular Longman Seniors Expo, with expressions of interest closing this Sunday,...

18 June 2026

Lonely seniors in Caboolture and surrounds to get support

Isolated seniors in Caboolture and surrounds are set to receive a much-needed boost of friendship, thanks to a new volunteer-driven initiative by Feros Care. With many local seniors going weeks without a single face-to-face conversation, the program ...

14 June 2026

A name of legacy

More than 40 years after beginning her nursing career in England, aged care leader Janet Chapman has been recognised with a lasting tribute, with Seabrae Manor Aged Care naming its newest residential wing Chapman House. For Janet, the naming is a tri...

14 June 2026

Helping reverse the risk of frailty

A PERSONALISED online health program is showing strong potential to reduce and even reverse frailty risk in older people, according to new research. The six month Adelaide University study involved 60 participants aged over 60, with half given access...

14 June 2026

Celebrate strong women

Contributed by Ron Gillinder Great Grandmothers and Grandmothers were rarely in the historical limelight in the 1900s. Information about the achievements of these pioneering women was usually passed down through family anecdotes. Women carried the fu...