The Senior
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
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A decade of hope and home at Annie Green Court
(L-R) Sharon Callister, Mission Australia chief executive, Ian Hammond, chairman and Stephen Brooker general manager of aged care cut a birthday cake to celebrate 10 years of Annie Green Court.
Eileen Wood
Hampers say "you matter"
Eileen Wood
(L-R) John Gubbins admires his Christmas hamper with Bob and Sherryl McVey. Picture suppled
Corowa granddad's new aged care role
Graham Dick has started a new career in aged care at the age of 60. Picture supplied
Volunteering turned MS from a burden to an advantage for Nigel
Rowan Cowley
MS Australia's John Studdy Award winner Nigel Caswell and wife Stevie enjoying a picnic on the beach. Picture supplied
Is the bowlo about to be bowled out or is bowls bowling along nicely?
Eileen Wood
Bowling clubs are starting up in retirement lifestyle villages. Picture Shutterstock
Big thinking about Europe and science attracts recognition
Emeritus Professor Stephen Gaukroger. Picture supplied.
Anthony Caggiano
Tireless volunteer Colin delivers the goods
Long term Meals on Wheels volunteer Colin Trenouth was honoured for his outstanding contribution at the charity's inaugural Alison Meighan Awards. Picture supplied
Meals on Wheels NSW says thanks to The Senior's readers
Fred and Frank from Blacktown Meals on Wheels NSW with donated shopping bags. Picture supplied
River Murray waters prompt further aged care resident relocations
Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network (LHN) CEO, Wayne Champion.
Over-50s who made it - against all odds
Rosie Batty tells us how she found her voice after tragedy. Picture supplied
Are Victorian Meals on Wheels clients being frozen out?
Mornington Peninsula Council still runs the area's Meals on Wheels service, despite opting out of the Commonwealth Home Support Program. Picture supplied
Dignity and respect focus of aged care conduct code
Code of conduct protects the rights of older Australians receiving aged care services. Picture Shutterstock
Eileen Wood
River Murray flow cam shows water level in real time
A thumbnail from the Murray Bridge YouTube live stream of the River Murray, from the town's Bridgeport Hotel. Image: YouTube
Free legal calendar and diary helps NSW seniors stay safe
The 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors diary and calendar are now available. Picture supplied
Nuisance bus rider? Dob 'em in
South Australia transport minister Tom Koutsantonis demonstrates how to scan a QR code to report bad behaviour on Adelaide Metro services. Picture supplied
Hospital aged care residents moved out as flooding risk rises
Anthony Caggiano
Arthur Shepherd Lions Park at Renmark is under water while a levee protects the town. This picture was taken on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Picture by Lyall Pearce.

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Travel
Wander out West Festival shines a spotlight on WA
Canada lures garden lovers
Canada's magnificent new gardens, The Leaf, celebrate diversity in all its forms. Picture supplied
Royal Edinburgh Tattoo features on Celtic cruise of the British Isles
From Big Ben to Blarney Castle (above) and Edinburgh Castle, this tour has something for everyone. Picture Shutterstock
Health
Exercise may stave off cancer's effects
Research: 30 percent of Aussies have never had skin check
Life insurance company TAL is encouraging people to be more proactive about sun safety, with new research revealing 30 per cent of Australians have never been to the doctor for a skin check. File photo
Fitness class reduces pain
Therese Murray
Physiotherapist Dr Jennie Hewitt works with one of the residents. Picture supplied
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Accessing home equity helps ease growing cost of living pressure for retirees
Being free to enjoy retirement without financial stress is one of the benefits a reverse mortgage can help with. Picture Shutterstock.
Rosie Ryan
Food and friendship on the menu for outstanding Meals on Wheels award winners
Rosie Ryan
Shire of Coolgardie's award-winning Meals on Wheels program is to keeping people well-nourished and connected. Picture supplied.
Delivering a personalised cancer care experience close to home
Anthony and Robyn have taken onboard the Cancer Council's iconic Slip, Slip, Slap, Seek & Slide message and now prioritise their skin health. Picture supplied
Lifestyle
A decade of hope and home at Annie Green Court
(L-R) Sharon Callister, Mission Australia chief executive, Ian Hammond, chairman and Stephen Brooker general manager of aged care cut a birthday cake to celebrate 10 years of Annie Green Court.
Eileen Wood
5 simple ways to live a sustainable lifestyle
What does sustainable really mean? Picture by Shutterstock
Welcome to the blue zone
Therese Murray
Stunning interiors feature at McRae-McMahon Place by Uniting. Picture supplied
Finance
Free legal calendar and diary helps NSW seniors stay safe
The 2023 Legal Topics for Seniors diary and calendar are now available. Picture supplied
Aussies rack up 200 finance complaints a day
The majority of cases dealt with by the authority involve an agreement between the two sides. Picture Shutterstock
If you find this 'paper wallet', don't follow its instructions, police warn
Rosie Bensley
Fake paper wallets are scamming people out of cryptocurrency. Picture by NSW Police.
Entertainment
'Wonder' theme announced for SA History Festival
Four loaves of bread made from different kinds of wheat, as seen in 1910 by a state government photographer. Picture from festival.history.sa.gov.au
Laughs aplenty at Beer Festival
Take a musical trip down memory lane
You can listen to Golden Days Radio anywhere, any time. Picture Shutterstock
National and International News
ACT government launches Lehrmann inquiry
The ACT government has set up a board of inquiry after complaints about the trial of Bruce Lehrmann. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Maeve Bannister • 12m ago
Energy bill to pass in pre-Xmas sitting
Phoebe Loomes • 15m ago
The NSW parliament has returned for one day to debate legislation to help lower power bills. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Rudd role takes US ties to 'next level'
Andrew Brown • 15m ago
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd brings insight on China to the role of ambassador to the US. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)