Seniors

15 February 2026

Why care close to home matters

As aged care reforms roll out across Australia, a remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia’s Pilbara is demonstrating the importance of allowing older people to receive care close to home, surrounded by family, culture and Country. Horses are...

15 February 2026

Classic country fun for Caboolture seniors

Caboolture seniors are set for an afternoon of classic country music and bush ballads when three well-known performers take the stage at the Caboolture Senior Citizens Centre & Club this month. The seniors concert will be held at 12pm on Thursday, Fe...

15 February 2026

Health in rhythm

An accessible dance program is helping aged care residents move to the rhythm of better health at Lutheran Services St Paul’s Aged Care in Caboolture. Lutheran Services Creative Lifestyle Facilitators have completed training in an evidence-based ther...

14 February 2026

A new chapter of lifestyle living in Kilcoy

Tucked into the gently rolling hills of Somerset, GemLife Kilcoy Greens is reimagining over-50s living with a vibrant resort-style community for people who love nature, sport and the simple joys of life. Set in Woolmar, just a stone’s throw from Kilc...

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...