Older People

Grandmother Mariya Samkova has made a new home in an Australian country town, but dreams of returning one day to Ukraine to see her relatives and friends.

An inquest has heard an elderly man who died after driving on the wrong side of a highway in 2019 was pulled over by police weeks earlier. The officer says he believes the man was "incapable of driving on the road at the time", but could not stop him from driving.

As data shows thousands of over-65s are winding up in hospital with oral health issues, the Australian Dental Association is calling for a scheme that gives seniors access to free dental work.

A mum brings her toddler's playgroup together with the local Country Women's Association, with benefits for all involved.

Advocates say holiday destinations should better cater for people with disability and their families, which would also help businesses and local economies thrive.

Retired couple Louanne and David Waters moved states to fulfil a dream of restoring a grand old Queenslander.

Shellharbour butterfly business owner James Tebbutt took his 3m x 3m mesh gazebo butterfly enclosure to Warrigal Shell Cove aged care facility for residents to enjoy.

Need motivation for your New Years resolutions? Meet nonagenarian swimmers Joy and Peter.

Joy Davis learnt to swim at eight, later dived for thrills into an old quarry and while mayor opened Portland's town pool in 1977. She is still swimming laps to stay active.

Family members of a Perth man found guilty of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from his parents, who had Alzheimer's disease, launch legal action to try to recover the money.

Bev Vinge has been teaching line dancing on the Victorian-New South Wales border for 30 years.

Studies show social connectedness leads to better health outcomes for men. Jack and Richard's lifelong friendship offers a masterclass in the power of mateship.

Living aboard a boat has many advantages, offering residents a sense of community, security and a flexible lifestyle. For this reason, some women are giving up their homes on land to live on the water.

From a mental health clinician brimming with joy, to a French-Canadian starting life in a new city in her late 70s, these line dancing classes are a hit with dozens of older residents.

Having a dementia village open in his home town means artist Henry Field can transition into care without compromising his feeling of independence.

When kinder kids visit the folks at a Warrnambool aged care facility to play music, the cuteness factor is just the beginning of the positive impact.

Folks at a Warrnambool aged care home arrive early on Tuesdays for their weekly music sessions with kinder kids.

Dr Wendy Bourke realised six years ago that she was losing her memory and stepped down from work sooner than she had planned. Her family was amazed by what she had written about her life and helped publish her memoirs.

Noela Hellyer will gather with family and friends today to celebrate her 100th birthday, with the focus on her this time rather than Christmas.

It takes a true love for the land to stay on in the North Queensland cane fields for 84 years. Still going strong, Sam Russo has no plans to retire.