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Post - 10 exercises to prevent osteoporosis

…your general health, maintaining healthy muscles, and engaging in regular physical activity. Regular physical activity helps maintain bone mass, increase muscle strength and improve your balance. The best types of…

Our residents embrace creativity and an example is IRT Macarthur pottery teacher Michael Bright. He is standing in front of the community’s pottery wall.

Post - Being creative as we age

…wellbeing and being creative is well documented and acknowledged. “The development of the National Arts and Health Framework, which was endorsed nationally by Arts Ministers and Health Ministers, offered recognition…

Post - 7 ways to stay active in retirement

…physical and mental health. Fortunately, there are still plenty of ways to stay active throughout retirement and boost your health and wellbeing in the process. Here are seven ways you…

Post - 9 foods that boost your immune system

…function, digestive health and reduced risk in diabetes and heart disease – ginger can offer a number of excellent health benefits. Ginger contains gingerol, a natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant which…

Post - IRT Home Care: a neighbour when Jo and Shirley need

and checking on her, she’s still able to stay in her own home,” Jo explains. And for Jo and her husband Peter (pictured below with Shirley and her friend Gerry…

Post - What is the difference between CHSP and Home Care Packages?

…different levels of care and support and have different eligibility criteria and payment systems. So, what’s the difference, and what option is best for you? What is the Commonwealth Home…

Active senior woman potting some plants in terracotta pots on a counter in backyard. Senior female gardener planting flowers in pots

Post - Different types of arthritis: a guide

and shoulders, and areas of the body such as the eyes, skin, and bowel can also be affected. Symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis usually start to appear in early adulthood, sometimes…

Course - HLT23221 Certificate II in Health Support Services

…Core Units   CHCCOM005 Communicate and work in health or community services CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people HLTINF006 Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control HLTWHS001 Participate…