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While death is a part of life, talking about death is often a taboo subject. One that many people feel…
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In July 2019, the government introduced new aged care standards to “raise the bar” in an aged care system where…
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…