Creating a COVID-safe environment at home when receiving care
While community transmission of COVID-19 continues to increase in some parts of Australia, it’s important to remain vigilant and to…
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Coronavirus and elderly people – how to help your parents stay safe during COVID-19
While Australia is doing a relatively good job at managing the impact of the coronavirus, now is not the time…
Virtual karaoke and museum tours: how older people can cope with loneliness during the coronavirus crisis
(Note this article was originally published on 20 March 2020) Social distancing is rapidly becoming a way of life as…
Why are older people more at risk of coronavirus?
Note this article was originally published on 17 March 2020. As we learn more about COVID-19, it’s increasingly clear that…
For older people and those with chronic health conditions, staying active at home is extra important – here’s how
Fitbit recently released data showing a global decrease in physical activity levels among users of its activity trackers compared to…