From the CEO
The bright, sunny days we’re experiencing this week feels like the light at the end of the tunnel. It’s been a long dark winter for many of us, but particularly for those who live alone – and may have felt the isolation more keenly. I hope you are feeling more optimistic with each passing day...read more
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Behind the scenes on a new campaign against elder abuse
Our new campaign against elder abuse included messages in print and on TV. The commercial, pictured with our very own Daphne (mall walking coordinator), serves to address the severity of elder abuse. If you missed it, see it on our Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVJMbRaI8Ag
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Have a go day 2020
At COTA (WA) we are busy preparing for Have A Go Day. While COVID-19 has made it impossible to run the Seniors Week Awards in the usual format, we are working with our Patron Kim Beazley and Minister for Seniors Mick Murray to acknowledge seniors in November.
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Navigating aged care: October and beyond
Our calendar is filling up with new sessions for our Aged Care System Navigator.
If you could benefit from free and independent advice on aged-care and living well at home, view our upcoming dates...read more.
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We visit the purple road project
During our Age Care Navigator presentation in Bayswater, we were able to visit the Purple Road Project. Each flower in this handstitched quilt represents someone's story, a conversation or reflection on elder abuse.
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A decade of healthy ageing
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Strength for Life launches at Seaside Physiology
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Safe at home campaign launch
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Update your will
The Public Trustee are delivering a packed talk on making and storing a will, deceased estates, enduring powers of attorney and guardianship, safeguarding against elder abuse and more in November.
Book at www.trybooking.com/BGTXG or call 1300 746 116
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The Letterbox Project
There are 250,000 Australians in residential aged care across the country and up to 40% do not get visits. The Letterbox Project sends handwritten letters to those who need it. With over 5,000 registered writers, sign up to send or receive a letter.
https://www.connectedau.com.au/the-letterbox
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National Carers Week
Previously planned events for Carers Week 2020 have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and are not going ahead. This October, we encourage Western Australians to join our #ShareYouCare celebrations instead.
www.carerswa.asn.au/news-events/carers-week/
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Chat with a friend
It can be hard not to feel a little isolated if you are physical distancing. FriendLine is a chat service for anyone who is feeling lonely. All conversations are casual, anonymous and run by trained volunteers who love a good chat. Call up FriendLine on 1800 424 287 or visit www.friendline.org.au
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Veteran hearing loss
Hearing loss and tinitus are one of the most common conditions for Veterans. Lions Hearing Clinic have opened a new state-of-the-art clinic as part of a combined veteran health initiative in 28 Saint Georges Terrace, Perth. Call 1800 054 667 or book@lionshearing.org.au
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