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Govt vows 'robust' dementia care reform

The federal government is promising to reform dementia care and reward workers in the sector with higher pay.

AAP

105 years of adventure: saluting the incredible life of Alf Carpenter

A guard of honour, comprising Maroba aged care residents, including fellow veterans, along with staff, formed to farewell Alf on Wednesday night

Newcastle Herald

Woman, 31, dating man, 75, says her dad loved him 'instantly' despite 45-year age gap

Sarah Bauer, 31, met Rand Fiory, 75, in July 2017 while she was on a four-month solo trip around the United States. The following year, she visited him again and they fell in love

Daily Mirror

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West Australian residential aged care visitor number limit scrapped, but some restrictions remain

The doors are opening just a little wider into Western Australia's residential aged care facilities, with some visitation limits easing on Friday.

ABC News

Haven for older women escaping domestic violence opens on the Central Coast

A vacant aged care facility on the NSW Central Coast has been put to use as a haven for older women escaping domestic and family violence or who are at risk of homelessness.

ABC News

With U.S. life expectancy down again, we must take stock of our health

The statistics are alarming, but we can do our part to stay healthy, including by staying on top of our COVID-19 booster shots.

Chicago Sun-Times

Man reunited with long-lost brothers 77 years after mum put him up for adoption

Craig Dunderdale had an affair with an American GI during the Second World War and was forced to put him up for adoption, but after 46 years of searching he's found his half-siblings

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Does gene therapy provide an answer to ageing?

Dr Rhonda Patrick explains Harvard biologist George Church’s hopes for gene therapy in tackling disease

The Independent UK

Man whose grandparents sheltered Jewish girl during WW2 reunited with her daughter

Suze van der Bijl was five years old when she was taken into hiding in a loft. Joost and Anna Schoen pretended she was their own daughter despite the risks

Daily Mirror

Haley McGee’s show Age is a Feeling took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm; now it’s back in London

Age Is a Feeling became the break-out hit at the world’s largest arts festival

Evening Standard

Growing concern for Ireland's elderly people this winter amid cost of living crisis

The government are set to make a number of emergency announcements in a bid to tackle the cost of living when the Budget is announced next month

Irish Mirror

Mum-of-16 announces 17th pregnancy - and they all have names starting with C

Patty Hernandez, 40, has chosen names beginning with 'C' for all of her children - in honour of their father Carlos.

Edinburgh Live

You’re my best friend: meet the pals who have taken passport photos together over 50 years

Best friends Keith and Martin take a photo together every five years

The Independent UK

US life expectancy in decline

The worst decline in a century reveals our for-profit healthcare system for what it really is

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Los Angeles Times

How gardening may extend your life and make it better

LOS ANGELES -- True confessions from a plant reporter and devotee of more than 40 years: My first foray into gardening was a pathetic disaster.

Liverpool Echo

Woman who sent top secret army codes in WWII dies aged 101

Great-grandmother Agnes Kelly from Liverpool worked as a teleprinter operator sending top secret coded messages to British forces

Belfast Live

One of Northern Ireland’s oldest women on the secret to a long and happy life as she turns 107

Agnes Thompson celebrated her milestone birthday on Friday, surrounded by family and friends.

AAP

Aged care calls for workforce boost

One of the sectors hardest hit by the pandemic has called for more skilled migrants to fill workforce shortages following the jobs and skills summit.

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The Independent UK

Study unlocks secret to long life in queen ants, shedding light on ageing for ‘other species’

Queen ants uniquely exhibit high metabolism for reproduction without undergoing ageing, scientists say

Edinburgh Live

Devastated West Lothian daughter left 'grieving twice' by mum's Alzheimer's

Sophie O'Brien will be taking on the challenge in the loving memory of her mother, Lesley, who sadly passed away in March after a two-year battle with the illness.

Daily Record

Dumfries and Galloway woman who dropped 14 dress stories hopes slimming stories will inspire others

Fiona Neilson lost more than four-and-a-half stone with Slimming World after being diagnosed with heart failure

Dublin Live

'Miracle' Dublin girl walks unaided into first day of school after life-changing operation

Sienna Clare, 4, has diplegia Cerebral Palsy and had a life-changing operation in the US in recent months

Liverpool Echo

Family fear nan is 'deteriorating rapidly' due to 'lack of care' in hospital after fall

Sarah's family believe she is not getting the care she requires but hospital staff say the 85-year-old's care is their "utmost priority"

Bristol Post

Mum took own life after years of fighting for her child's right to die

Her daughter had a rare genetic condition which left her brain undeveloped and unable to see, move or speak

The Guardian - AU

Three things I have learned about end-of-life care from treating elderly couples with cancer

Experience provides fortitude, equanimity and perspective. Not everyone wants to live forever

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