The Senior

Launched in 1978, The Senior newspaper has established itself as Australia’s top publication designed for older readers. Each month, it circulates 430,238 copies nationwide.

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Hillcrest tragedy parents shocked by verdict over deaths of six children

2 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Helen Kempton

The owner of the company that supplied and erected the jumping castle at the centre of a tragedy at Hillcrest Primary School in 2021 says she understands the anger the families of the children who died feel toward her.
'So scary': Daughter's anguish as common virus put Debbie in hospital

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Rowan Cowley

Debbie Joseph and Jackie Ivey. Picture suppliedWatching her mother Debbie Joseph battle RSV was a truly frightening experience for Jackie Ivey. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIt was about three or four in the afternoon in 2023. Jackie was in the home she shares with Debbie, when she noticed her mother was wheezing and breathing more heavily than usual.
Protecting the elderly: Free legal help for financial and emotional abuse

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

Watching adult children push their elderly parents to sign new wills didn't sit well with lawyer Paul Were. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingHe now devotes his time to an organisation that offers free services to help older Australians escape elder abuse, often caused by those they love. "[People say] they feel ashamed or embarrassed about what's happened," he told The Senior.
Vivid Sydney 2025 lights at The Rocks: Aged care artwork on Tower

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

Aged care residents have helped light up the night sky with bright and colourful designs at the world-class Vivid Sydney. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingLorraine Gassman and Louis Harris have reimagined what the ASN Clock Tower at The Rocks looks like with their designs projected onto the historic site. "This was such a very special experience," Mrs Gassman said.
How restorative care is helping 91-year-old carer Laurie stay at home

5 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Rowan Cowley

Laurie Sucic with physiotherapist Jason Chen and Occupational Therapist Madison Flynn. Picture suppliedOverwhelmed by her caring responsibilities and living with a debilitating health condition, day-to-day life was getting to be too much for 91-year-old Laurie Sincic.
Free tool helps people work out aged care costs under Support at Home

6 days ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

Free tool helps people work out aged care costs under Support at HomeA free online "calculator" has been released by the federal government to help people estimate how much each of their aged care services might be under Support at Home. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingIt follows much talk about the costs involved, including how they may be influenced depending on when someone was assessed for care.
'We live in a castle. It's ridiculous': Dick and Angel return to Australia

1 week ago | thesenior.com.au | Amy Martin

Not many people can say they live in a historic French castle but Dick and Angel Strawbridge can. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingWhile most people are happy with a three-bedroom home in the suburbs, the British couple risked it all and moved to Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France, to renovate a centuries-old chateau.
Slow and steady wins the adventure race when it comes to equal particpation

1 week ago | thesenior.com.au | Rowan Cowley

Kim Beckinsale (left) and Jan Leverton during an adventure race. Picture suppliedWhen Jan Leverton and Kim Beckinsale first got into the sport of adventure racing 20 years ago, there were significant barriers to female participation. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingWhile adventure racing is a mixed sport that aims to promote inclusion, the overwhelming majority of participants were men.
Overdue for a check-up? Spur-of-the-moment test saved Cowra woman's life

1 week ago | thesenior.com.au | Rowan Cowley

Registered nurse Richelle with Mherv. Picture suppliedWhen Martina Lindsay saw a mobile van offering free health checks in her hometown of Cowra, she figured she'd stop in, what the hey? Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingAfter a quick assessment of her general health, she planned to stop at the store for some groceries. The last thing she'd factored into her plans was an emergency trip to the hospital.
A family affair: How Don Pitt dressed generations of men for decades

1 week ago | thesenior.com.au | Anthony Caggiano

Don Pitt was at the helm of Neil Pitt's Menswear for decades. This image was taken in 2013. Picture by Scott GelstonDon Pitt has helped everyone from Princess Diana's butler to boys attending their school formal dress for success while at the helm of a family fashion institution.