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New research by not-for-profit aged care provider Benetas has confirmed that technology use among senior Australians is widespread and a key to them keeping connected, despite what popular culture would have us believe.

Bridgewater Lake Retirement Estate will host an exclusive hands-on workshop, run by celebrated Melbourne artist Ted Dansey next month.

Benetas Gisborne Oaks resident Cliff Newbery has celebrated a couple of momentous milestones over the past couple of months.

Six Benetas aged care homes will take part in a world-first study, run by the Victorian Department of Health, to see if invisible ultraviolet light can decrease the impact of COVID-19 and flu in aged care settings.

Benetas has partnered with Andromeda Robotics to trial the use of an AI-powered robot to engage residents at St George’s aged care home in Altona.

St John’s Rise Retirement Village has taken home bragging rights after winning the inaugural Benetas Retirement Living Bowls Challenge at Mooroolbark Bowls Club.

Benetas has increased its focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, ensuring the organisation is working in the best interests of its customers, staff and the broader community.

Anglicare Australia has today released its Rental Affordability Snapshot which highlights that the rental market is failing older Australians.

Benetas Dalkeith Heights retirement village has launched an exhibition showcasing works by resident and professional photographer Norm Neilson.

Benetas Corowa Court has created three new environments for residents through vibrant and inspiring images, murals and paintings, including works by famous French impressionist Claude Monet.

Benetas Kangaroo Flat residents are enjoying meal times a lot more thanks to two new measures that have created a calmer, more inviting dining hall.

Geoffrey Wohlers has had a passion for all things four wheels since he first joined his father Len in the family garage back in the 1950s.

Benetas welcomes the release of the Aged Care Taskforce’s report and urges the government to implement the changes quickly to support a fairer and more equitable aged care system.

Macedon Ranges Health podiatry patients are benefitting from state-of-the-art Systoe technology, which quickly and accurately diagnoses the health of their feet.

Benetas has announced plans to build 36 new retirement living homes as part of the second stage of construction at St John’s Rise Retirement Village in Mooroolbark.

On Friday, 26 January, the Benetas St George’s resident and oldest Victorian-born person in the state turned 109, surrounded by friends and family.

The wellbeing of Benetas Gisborne Oaks residents is on the rise thanks to state-of-the-art Tovertafel technology, which uses fun and interactive games to support older people, including those with dementia.

Benetas will soon begin refurbishing ageing independent living units located within the St Laurence Court Retirement Village in California Gully.

The decision to make the move to retirement living is rarely made quickly or on impulse. It’s a choice based on factors impacting both the prospective resident(s) and their loved ones.