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18/08/2026

In our new blog post we explain how dementia affects more than 446,000 people in Australia and what is being done to combat it.

Research shows that almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key risk factors. From protecting your head, to staying active, and managing health conditions, these small steps can make a meaningful difference long term.💪

There’s also promising progress in early detection, with a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease entering clinical trials in Australia. This test can detect a protein which is a biomarker of amyloid plaque in the brain. Detecting the protein early on can help determine if someone might develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the future.

If you or someone you know is living with dementia, support is available in a variety of formats including online, app based, over the phone or in person. Our Aged Care Support Specialists and Care Partners can help connect you with dementia-specific care delivered with patience, understanding and compassion. 💚💙

You can read the full article on our website here:
https://yourside.org.au/good-news-about-dementia/

12/08/2026

Support at Home funding can be used to help older people access services that benefit their physical and mental wellbeing. Our client Nellie, told us about the mobile physio service she uses and how it has helped her.🙂

Depending on your Support at Home funding and your needs, you can access many Allied Health services including a dietician, exercise physiologist, podiatrist, speech pathologist and more. Allied Health services are fully funded by the government and there is no personal contribution required. You can find more details on our website.

To read Nellie’s story, head over to our website here: https://yourside.org.au/our-clients/

11/08/2026

📣Don't forget, it's Census Night! Households across Australia are required to take part in the census to help build a detailed picture on who we are, and what our communities look like.

Most households would have received a letter in the mail with a Census number and temporary password to complete the form online. You may also complete the paper form - if you received it.

It is compulsory for everyone in Australia to complete the census. If you don't, it could lead to a fine of $364 after receiving a formal warning.

Every response counts in shaping Australia's future. 💚💛

10/08/2026

Dementia affects more than 446,000 people in Australia and that number is expected to more than double in the next 40 years.

The good news is that dementia is not always an inevitable part of ageing. Research shows that almost half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing key risk factors. From protecting your head, to staying active, and managing health conditions, these small steps can make a meaningful difference long term.💪

There’s also promising progress in early detection, with a new blood test for Alzheimer’s disease entering clinical trials in Australia. This test can detect a protein which is a biomarker of amyloid plaque in the brain. Detecting the protein early on can help determine if someone might develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the future.

If you or someone you know is living with dementia, support is available in a variety of formats including online, app based, over the phone or in person. Our Aged Care Support Specialists and Care Partners can help connect you with dementia-specific care delivered with patience, understanding and compassion. 💚💙

You can read the full article on our website here:
https://yourside.org.au/good-news-about-dementia/

06/08/2026

🎉It's Aged Care Employee Day!🎉 Today, across the aged care sector, we celebrate the incredible people who work hard every day to provide exceptional care and support to older people and their families. It's not glamorous or lucrative work, but it's deeply important to sustaining a strong, safe and healthy community for us all. It's work that takes patience, compassion and genuine care.

Last week, we held our first All Star Awards ceremony, to recognise and acknowledge the hard work of team members across different roles. The nominations showed colleagues staying calm through difficult moments, supporting vulnerable clients through grief and isolation, helping clients remain safely connected to their community, mentoring new team members, and making efforts to improve efficiency and support others to ensure the whole organisation runs smoothly.

We take this opportunity to appreciate how every day our team members choose to help, advocate, listen and care - contributing to our vision of helping every person to live a good life with the right supports in place. 💚💙

03/08/2026

It's National Stroke Awareness Week, and as we get older we are more at risk of having a stroke. Three-quarters of all strokes happen to people over the age of 65. We encourage you to learn the F.A.S.T signs of a stroke. The quicker you recognise the signs can make a real difference to the outcome.

😕 Face – has the face drooped?
💪 Arms – can both arms be raised?
🗨 Speech – is speech slurred or unclear?
⏰Time – time to call emergency services immediately.

You may be able to reduce your chances of having a stroke by making small changes in your life including:
✅ Lowering your blood pressure
✅ Maintain a healthy weight
✅ Exercising regularly
✅ Drinking alcohol in moderation
✅ Quit smoking
✅Managing your diabetes
✅If you experience a heart rhythm disorder make sure you are monitoring it with a doctor.

Looking after your health and knowing the stroke warning signs can greatly improve your health outcomes when it comes to strokes.

31/07/2026

🤩We had the best time at the Penrith Aged Care Expo yesterday, hosted by . Our CEO, Danielle joined Nestor, our Aged Care Support Specialist to chat with so many attendees about all things aged care.

We shared information about the aged care sector and talked about how we can help you access aged care funding. There were lots of engaging conversations with attendees and we answered every question they had. 😀

There were 35 providers at the expo and over 600 people registered to attend. If you didn't get a chance to come to the expo and would like to chat with one of our Aged Care Support Specialists, call 1300 134 332. ☎️

29/07/2026

📣TOMORROW is the Penrith Community Aged Care Expo! It's a great opportunity to talk to Nestor, one of our Aged Care Support Specialists and find out how he can help you access aged care services. Come with all your aged care questions and Nestor will be happy to answer them.

It will be an expo filled with lots of aged care providers and the first 200 people will get a free coffee. ☕

Come along and say hi at our stall, we can't wait to see you there! 😄

📆 Tomorrow, Thursday 30 July 2026
🕑10:00am-1:00pm
📍Penrith RSL Club, 8 Tindale St, Penrith NSW 2750
🎟 FREE- this community event is free to attend.
🅿 Free on-site parking available

26/07/2026

🚨The Australian Government has a new emergency warning system called AusAlert that will send alerts directly to your mobile phone during disasters to keep Australian communities informed, with the aim of protecting lives and property.

It will be used in the event of natural disasters, security threats, biosecurity incidents, and health emergencies.

🚨At 2pm today, a test alert will be sent to all mobile devices in Australia. You do not have to do anything with the alert.

Most compatible phones, and some smart watches and tablets will receive the alert. Your device will vibrate and play a siren-like warning sound for about 10 seconds.

Find more information here:
https://www.ausalert.gov.au/

23/07/2026

💙What can we learn from Blue Zones? It's a term used to describe places in the world where the population lives longer than the average, often surpassing the 100 year milestone. There are five recognised Blue Zone communities in the world.

A combination of lifestyle, healthy diet, a strong community connection and a sense of purpose all contribute to the long lives of those in the Blue Zone.

At the heart of it, these are simple things that you can do to adopt a Blue Zone lifestyle:
💙 Staying physically active through everyday movement such as gardening and walking the dog.
💙Having a sense of purpose and belonging by staying connected to your community and social groups.
💙Resting when your body needs it - which could look like good sleep, naps and relaxation.
💙Having a rich and nutritious diet that has more vegetables and less meat.

If we all adopt the healthy habits of those in the Blue Zone, maybe one day Australia will be one of the Blue Zones🙂.
We have a new blog post on our website where you can read more about the Blue Zones.
Find out more via the link here:
https://yourside.org.au/do-blue-zones-have-a-fountain-of-youth/

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