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Friday, May 10, 2024

NATIONAL NEWS

OPAN backs new standards for psychtropic medications

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) says it strongly supports a new clinical care standard that aims to reduce the inappropriate use of psychotropic...

Archibald arrives in Tamworth

Tamworth Regional Gallery will today open its doors to art enthusiasts from near and far to celebrate the arrival of the prestigious Archibald Prize...

HEALTH

Study to test whether VR can ease palliative care

A Canadian researcher has launched a study to test whether virtual reality can relieve anxiety and pain in palliative care. Neuropsychologist Jhon Alexander Moreno, a professor...

FINANCE

Pension increase from today – but more needed says National Seniors

From today, the Age Pension, Veteran Payment, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will receive an increase due to indexation. The maximum rate of the single...

RETIREMENT LIVING

Concert series strikes chord with retirees

Internationally-renowned pianist and composer, Joe Chindamo, has dazzled residents, and their family and friends at Aveo’s retirement community, Redmond Park, in Melbourne’s Princes Hill. Melbourne-born...

TECHNOLOGY

Tech help is on hand for Mornington Peninsula seniors

VICTORIA/MORNINGTON PENINSULA Do you have questions about how to use your phone, tablet or laptop? Are you feeling confused about the different programs and apps...

HOME CARE

Life’s better with a plan

Why advance care planning is important for your future health care Lynette is no stranger to planning – whether it be researching the cheapest holiday...

TRAVEL

The Darling River Run beckons

Australian Seniors News shines the spotlight on a caravan expedition along the meandering banks of the Darling River, affectionately known as the Darling River...

SPORT

Entertainment

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