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'Dancing is my happy pill': Gail's tonic to a good life
This dance instructor loves keeping seniors moving and grooving.
Therese Murray
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Gail Hewton (centre) and her students performing the Can Can. Picture by Barry Alsop, Wide Open Images
Car nut Geoffrey keeps coming back to this legendary Ford Zephyr
Like many, Geoffrey Wohlers has a love for classic cars.
Therese Murray
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Geoffrey and Maxine Wohlers with their beloved Zephyr. Picture supplied
Silent discos are now a phenomenon in aged care
Silent discos have moved into aged care to get groovers moving to a new beat.
Therese Murray
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Residents don their headphones and bop away. Picture supplied
Four reasons why older Australians love retirement village life
Find out why people find life easier now than in their family home.
Retirement village residents say such properties offer convenience, security, friendliness, and affordability. Picture supplied
Grandparents leaving Sydney in droves to move closer to their grandkids
'Exodus' of grandparents to leave Sydney to follow families.
Therese Murray
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Grandparents are selling up to move closer to their grandchildren. File picture
Fantastic new retirement complex replaces old TAFE site
Find out why the NSW government is backing this expansive complex.
Therese Murray
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An artist's impression of the new Uniting facility in Charlestown. Picture supplied
Home-style dining experience brought into aged care
The foods people love and 'service' they'd get at home; that's what this aged care centre is serving up at dinner time.
Therese Murray
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Residents give the thumbs up to the new dining experience. Picture supplied
Aviation history honoured in new retirement living development
RAAFA's Air Force Memorial Estate upgrade will include a new 65-apartment development.
Therese Murray
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Prof Len Collard, Tonia Zeeman, Michelle Fyfe, Steve Okill and Clive Robertson turn the first sod. Picture supplied
RECIPE | Need to fuel your troops? Try this classic CWA recipe.
Empowering older adults: Study highlights need for user-friendly products
A study found most people struggle with parts like slippery handles and tight lids, while jars, bottles, cans and blister packs could also be tricky to open.
John Piggott
Opening a tin is often a no can do for seniors. Picture by Simon Cohen
Who invented the flat white? Italian sugar farmers from regional Queensland likely played a big role
Explore the cultural influences and history behind this global sensation.
Garritt C. van Dyk
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Italian sugar cane cutters in the Innisfail district, Queensland, in 1923. Left to right: R. Cavallaro, F. Leonardi, P. Zaia, A. D'Urso, M. Bonanna, S. Zappalo, L. D'Urso, G. Lizzio, Alfio Lizzio (child) and Carmela Lizzio (cook). Picture by State Library Queensland/Wikimedia Commons
Add extra depth to your mac 'n' cheese
Go beyond the base ingredients to make this hearty staple fabulous.
Natalie Rodriguez
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Smoked Poblano & Manchego Mac 'n' Cheese (inset) by Natalie Rodriguez (main picture). Pictures by Abigail Marie Rodriguez.
'Dancing is my happy pill': Gail's tonic to a good life
This dance instructor loves keeping seniors moving and grooving.
Therese Murray
No comments
Gail Hewton (centre) and her students performing the Can Can. Picture by Barry Alsop, Wide Open Images
Car nut Geoffrey keeps coming back to this legendary Ford Zephyr
Like many, Geoffrey Wohlers has a love for classic cars.
Therese Murray
No comments
Geoffrey and Maxine Wohlers with their beloved Zephyr. Picture supplied
Silent discos are now a phenomenon in aged care
Silent discos have moved into aged care to get groovers moving to a new beat.
Therese Murray
No comments
Residents don their headphones and bop away. Picture supplied

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