Residents race in the name of cancer research
Tasmania’s unpredictable weather did not keep Uniting AgeWell’s Lillian Martin residents from donning their sneakers and participating in their Relay For Life marathon on Monday.
Vintage Valentines
Alan and Phyllis Clayton. Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate all things to do with love. And as the saying goes, you are never too old for love.
Uniting AgeWell Strath-Haven loves donkey visit
Residents at Uniting AgeWell’s Strath-Haven Community recently received a visit from two miniature donkeys.
A living symbol
Former World War II pilot George Flack denies that he is a hero – but the people of France disagree.
Giving older people a voice
By Rebecca Ryan Uniting AgeWell is calling for community members in Victoria and Tasmania to get involved in senior service planning to help improve the quality of care and effectiveness of its own services and the aged
Ninety-nine-year-old gets wish to visit world of Quidam
Ninety-nine-year-old Trudi Kaplan’s wish to visit the imaginary world of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam was recently granted thanks to Uniting AgeWell’s Wishing Well program.
Summer safety tips
Victoria is set for a scorcher today with temperatures expected to hit 41 degrees. The hot weather particularly impacts older people, who are at risk of heat-related illnesses.
Reunited for Christmas
A resident at Uniting AgeWell in Forest Hill has been reunited with her beloved pet Chihuahua just in time for Christmas.
Uniting AgeWell sets the standard for LGBTI community
By DEB BENNETT For many older people, the decision to move into residential care can trigger stress, sadness and fear.
Uniting Agewell raises money for Nepal
(From left to right) Sunny Nepal and Bikran Adhikari; Lauren Curnow, from Australia Red Cross; Rev John Clarke, director of mission, UA; Sita Gyawali, personal care worker UA Manor Lakes.
Sharing stories
Alan and Faye MacFarlane sharing stories at Uniting Agewell By Ben Grundy Uniting AgeWell residents have been sharing stories through a program that puts the spotlight on life experience and personal mementos.
The experience of ageism
By Penny Mulvey “It is a terrible thing for a society to discard the weak and the disabled and to justify it by saying they have had their turn.