Seniors

14 February 2026

Warnings over low-dose aspirin

NEW research has found that taking low-dose aspirin later in life does not reduce the risk of developing cancer and may increase the risk of dying from the disease. The Monash University study analysed data from more than 19,000 Australian and Americ...

14 February 2026

Dementia is a growing problem

NEW figures released by Dementia Australia show the number of Australians living with dementia has risen to an estimated 446,500 in 2026, with that figure projected to more than double to over one million by 2065. The data highlights that dementia af...

14 February 2026

A long naval engagement

By Ray “Taffy” James I’M Welsh-born, and my name is Ray “Taffy” James. I served with distinction in both the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy, and this is my story. My career began in 1961 as a junior electrician. My time with the Royal Navy ...

5 February 2026

Seniors invited to Caboolture gathering

National Seniors Caboolture is inviting local seniors to come along to its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, February 17, offering a welcoming space for friendship, information and social connection. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month,...

31 January 2026

Nominate a senior legend

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Everald Compton Community Champion Medal (ECCCM), to celebrate everyday champions who make a significant difference in their communities. National Seniors Australia (NSA) CEO, Chris Grice, as said they often remi...

31 January 2026

Good sleep leads to better health

GETTING a good night’s sleep is important at any age and older adults need just as much as everyone else: seven to nine hours each night. What often changes with age is how people sleep. Many people start feeling sleepy earlier in the evening and wak...

31 January 2026

‘Of sports cars& snakes’

BACK in the early 1960’s I purchased a 1949 MG TC sports car. This was unimaginably cool for the time. No, not one of those MG badged Chinese electric devices that glide past you today, their only sound being that of terminal depreciation. No, rather...

31 January 2026

Resort living, redefined

Life at Living Gems Moreton Bay is designed around one simple idea — living well, every day. This over-50s lifestyle resort in the heart of the Moreton Bay region invites homeowners to enjoy more freedom, more connection, and more time for the things...

31 January 2026

Somerset seniors First Aid sessions

Somerset Regional Council will host First Aid for Seniors sessions across the region in 2026, delivered by St John Ambulance Queensland. The information sessions are supported by Council’s seniors connection program, In Good Company. The first sessio...