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January 24, 2018
Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Services and RSL LifeCare
RSL LifeCare is pleased to announce that Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) Services are now available to all veterans across NSW and the ACT through RSL LifeCare Veterans’ Home Care (VHC) is designed to help veterans to continue living at home by providing a small amount of practical help. VHC services include: Domestic Assistance Personal Care […]
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December 8, 2017
Don’t make scammers’ Christmas | RSL Life Care
It’s that time of the year again when the low-life scammers who plague our email inboxes and phones, ramp up their activity with an almost festive frenzy, in the knowledge that we’re extra busy, extra tired, we’re paying out money hand over fist and that even the most cautious of us can slip and be […]
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November 10, 2017
Remembrance Day – 11th November 2017
Each year on this day Australians observe one minute’s silence at 11 am, in memory of those who died or suffered in all wars and armed conflicts. In 2017, 11 November marks the 99th anniversary of the Armistice which ended the First World War (1914–18). Through October 1918, Allied troops advanced quickly through a sequence […]
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October 30, 2017
4 Tricks to Rev Up Your Memory
Stay ahead of age-related changes in thinking skills by making the most of your brain’s memory process. We all have moments of forgetfulness about where we put the keys, why we walked into a room, or what an object is called. Most likely, this reflects age-related changes in thinking skills. “In terms of brain function, […]
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October 24, 2017
Veterans Health Week
This year Veterans’ Health Week (VHW) will be held from Saturday 21st to Sunday 29th October and the theme will be Physical Activity. The week is an opportunity for veterans, war widows, widowers, current and ex-Australian Defence Force members and their families to improve and maintain the health and wellbeing of themselves and their friends. […]
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August 25, 2017
Cancer Council – Daffodil Day – Friday 25 August 2017
WORKING TOWARDS A CANCER FREE FUTURE Chances are, we all know someone affected by cancer. In Australia today, there are more than 1.1 million people either living with cancer or who have survived a diagnosis. It’s a disease that doesn’t rest. The Cancer Council works towards: RESEARCH Funded more ground breaking cancer research than any […]
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August 3, 2017
11 foods that lower cholesterol
If your diet gave you high cholesterol, it can lower it, too It’s easy to eat your way to an alarmingly high cholesterol level. The reverse is true, too — changing what foods you eat can lower your cholesterol and improve the armada of fats floating through your bloodstream. Doing this requires a two-pronged strategy: […]
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July 6, 2017
Can drinking tea prevent dementia?
A study in the December 2016 Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging showed that drinking tea frequently is associated with a lower risk of dementia, especially for people who are genetically predisposed to the disease. Researchers followed 957 older adults, average age 65, who were part of the Singapore Longitudinal Aging Study. Of these, 69% […]
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June 20, 2017
21 June is Red Apple Day
A highlight of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is Red Apple Day (Wednesday 21st of June 2017), where Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of Bowel Cancer Australia through the purchase of a Bowel Cancer Awareness Ribbon (incorporating the apple pin). Bowel Cancer Australia’s apple logo is symbolic of the charity’s bowel cancer message: […]
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June 1, 2017
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is an annual initiative of Bowel Cancer Australia running throughout the month of June (1 – 30 June each year), to raise public awareness of a disease that claims the lives of 80 Australians every week. Bowel Cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. Bowel Cancer Awareness Month has a positive […]
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May 24, 2017
Lower your Alzheimer’s risk
Studies have shown that keeping your brain active is one of the best ways to combat Alzheimer’s disease. A quick and easy way to achieve this is by playing games which exercise your grey matter. Crosswords and Sudoku can help to keep your mind healthy for longer. Crosswords are a great way to exercise the […]
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April 28, 2017
Choices to Home Care Packages Launched
The Increasing Choice in Home Care reforms began on Monday 27 February and as with any major reform, the department has in place quality control processes to support the sector in this transition period. Changes to Home Care Packages, starting 27 February, mean that funding for home care will – for the first time – […]
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April 23, 2017
ANZAC Service at the War Vets
On Tuesday, 25 April, the Today Show, with Karl Stefanovic and Lisa Wilkinson will air live from the War Vets village, Narrabeen and Northern beaches families are invited to join them for their dawn service followed by a community breakfast and see Karl and Lisa broadcasting live. Click on the link below for further details. […]
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April 7, 2017
Flu Shots on the way ahead of season
AUSTRALIANS are being urged to “take advantage” of the flu shot as soon as April to protect against the potentially deadly virus. Influenza is estimated to be responsible for more than 5000 hospitalisations and almost 170 deaths in Australia each year. The most common groups affected include young children, and older adults. TWO new deadly […]
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March 2, 2017
ACT Seniors Week – 18 to 26 March 2017
LOVE LATER LIFE ACT Seniors Week is an annual celebration featuring hundreds of free events held across the ACT by government, community and commercial organisations. The objectives of Seniors Week are: Encourage older people to live healthy an active lifestyles all year round. Demonstrate that older age can be a time of learning and adventure. […]
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February 24, 2017
NSW Seniors Week – 3 to 12 March 2017
Local seniors across NSW are being encouraged to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, impart their skills, and have fun in the lead up to the 2017 NSW Seniors Festival. With the theme ‘Let’s do more together’, the festival promotes inclusive communities and provides an opportunity for seniors to try new things, contribute, and remain active […]
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February 9, 2017
Changes to Home Care Packages
There are some important changes currently taking place with respect to in-home support and care services. The Australian Government wants to help you live independently in your own home for as long as possible, which is good news! In light of this the Government has developed some new reforms around what is called Consumer Directed […]
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November 10, 2016
We shall remember them
Remembrance Day is commemorated every year on 11 November. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare during the First World War. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence […]
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November 1, 2016
Protecting yourself from scams
Today there are an increasing amount of reports in the media about people who have fallen victim to scams, where personal details and money have been stolen. The ACCC advises that to date they have 16,654 reports of money lost to scammers, totalling $6.84 million! And these are just the reported cases. Of these scams, […]
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October 11, 2016
Pets and Positive Ageing
Animals play an important role in our lives. As Community Staff, we are blessed to see the bonds that exist between our clients and their pets as we go about our daily visits. It has been well documented and proven that the companionship of pets is extremely beneficial to our health. Our clients pets are […]
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May 17, 2016
A healthy diet for a healthy heart
Valentine’s Day saw people thinking of love and things of the heart and we thought it would be a good time to focus on making sure that what you eat helps your heart and your general well-being. Live longer and stronger: Good nutrition keeps muscles, bones, organs, and other body parts strong for the long […]
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March 23, 2016
Laughter is the best medicine
Laughter releases endorphins, giving us the ‘feel good factor’ Acts as aerobic exercise and is like ‘internal jogging’ Unleashes inhibitions, breaks down barriers Great team building tool encourages better communication Helps boost our immune system which helps us resist disease Tones muscles, improves respiration and circulation Encourages positive thinking and creativity Relaxes the whole body […]
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