
This festive season is extra special for Hackham local Ron who has celebrated his 100th birthday on 22nd December.

Bolton Clarke Greenwood and Willowdale aged care residents have wrapped up 2025 with a special luncheon with Taronga Zoo’s Youth at the Zoo (YATZ) program.

Employees at Bolton Clarke’s Darlington home have revealed their hidden talents to aged care residents in a unique Talent Show.

Bolton Clarke Fernhill and the Caboolture community have come together for an evening of festivities celebrating Christmas with less than two week to go.

Essendon aged care residents have been getting their hands dirty to harvest their own fresh produce as part of a gardening programme.

Bolton Clarke has been named an Employer of Choice for the third consecutive year in the Australian Business Awards 2025.

The festive season can be a particularly overwhelming time for people with dementia and their carers – especially where family events are involved. Bolton Clarke Senior Research Fellow Claudia Meyer says preparing yourself and your family can help make celebrations more enjoyable for everyone.

Retired nurses Sue Carroll and Susan Cott have shared memories of more than 60 years of community nursing in Melbourne at a special event at Parliament House, Melbourne marking aged care provider Bolton Clarke’s 140th anniversary.

Latest updates for clients and residents affected by WA bushfires.

Beerwah local Jill is encouraging locals to get to know residents at Bolton Clarke Glasshouse Views in a bid to increase volunteer numbers at the residential care home.

Bolton Clarke Glendale aged care residents have been putting their knitting needles to good use donating handcrafted items to local charities.

Bolton Clarke has expanded its free Be Healthy and Active wellbeing series with a new session on Diabetes, delivered in collaboration with Diabetes Australia.

Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge seniors are soaking in the sunshine and raising a glass for their annual Springtime Lunch and Lottery.

For Bolton Clarke Fairview retirement village resident Warren, connected home care services are helping him access help at home on his terms to stay independent.

This Remembrance Day we honour those who have served, and those who have given their lives, in war and in peacekeeping operations. For residents and clients across our homes, villages and communities the day was marked with significant events.

Wendy, 86, is hard to pin down at her Bolton Clarke Claremont Terrace home with her full schedule at the home and out in the community.

The Bolton Clarke Research Institute will present on 11 topics at the Australian Association of Gerontology (AAG) Conference in Alice Springs this week.

Leading not-for-profit aged care provider Bolton Clarke has announced the appointment of Dr Carly Molloy to the position of Head of Research at its internationally recognised Bolton Clarke Research Institute.

Cairns World War II veteran Arthur is set to receive his life story in time for Remembrance Day as part of a storytelling program.

This Remembrance Day will be like no other for Bolton Clarke Moreton Shores centenarian and World War II veteran Lewis.

New friendships have been blooming between Murrumba Downs students and retirees during Queensland Seniors Month as part of a local intergenerational program.

Caboolture local Frank Del Rosso is now living where he once laid the foundations at Bolton Clarke Fernhill and says it’s been amazing to watch the area grow over the last six decades.

Bolton Clarke Glendale aged care residents have been treated to a morning of singing, dancing and food to mark Fiji Independence Day (10 October).

Coffee beans in hand and sweet treats at their disposal, Bolton Clarke Carrington residents now have their own café on their doorstep.

Bolton Clarke Fairways retirement village residents are getting the VIP treatment with a new home care booking service that’s helping them stay independent on their own terms.

Former Caulfield Cup winning jockey Trevor, 87, might have said goodbye to his days on the track but he still fits his silks and stays active and competitive in retirement at Bolton Clarke Casey Grange.

Bolton Clarke has launched a new web-based resource for carers to mark National Carers Week this week.

Melbourne residents have been brushing up on their nutritional knowledge learning more about maintaining good health through food for healthy ageing.

A research project with the University of Queensland is helping Bolton Clarke retirement village residents make simple environmental changes to mitigate the effects of vision impairment. October 9 is World Sight Day.

A Waterford aged care home has kicked off celebrations early for Diwali holding their first multicultural event.

Bolton Clarke Charlesbrook aged care residents are putting pen to paper to make new friendships across the border.

The International Day of Older Persons today will be an extra special celebration for Bolton Clarke Montclaire centenarian James, falling on the eve of his 105th birthday.

With some medications linked to an almost 60 per cent increase in falls risk for people with dementia, medication management and regular review is critical for supporting independence.

Falls risk plays a significant role in limiting independence and connection for Australians living with dementia. Dementia Action Week runs from 15-21 September and this year’s theme is “Nobody can do it alone”.

Bribie Cove Retirement Village resident Rita marked two decades of island living at the community's 20th birthday celebrations.

Myrtle Bank aged care residents now regularly join the Paris café set to sip their coffees thanks to a new mural by local artist Athea Mallee.

Bolton Clarke has welcomed the government’s early release of 20,000 Home Care Packages this week to help reduce waitlists and provide more certainty to people waiting in the queue for support.

A Hackham centenarian has put pen to paper recalling her life and sharing it across four generations in a special celebration for her 102nd birthday.

A visit to Bolton Clarke Rosebrook has become a weekly ritual for volunteer John, 93, who has been a part of the community for nine years.

Bolton Clarke retirement living team members have rolled up their sleeves and dusted off the tools to make furniture for veterans.

With Scams Awareness Week now underway (from 25 August) and Cyber Security Awareness Month just around the corner in October, Bolton Clarke is rolling out a series of free cyber security sessions for Sunshine Coast seniors, with the next session at Tantula Rise Retirement Village on 3 September.

There’s always a spot reserved for Roma at her Bribie Island aged care home’s café in what she says is the best seat in the house.

Driving wound care innovation will be the focus of a new Bolton Clarke research initiative funded through Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia’s (ARIIA) $2 million 2025 Flagship Project Grants round.

Bolton Clarke CapellaBay aged care home has marked 10 years of care, welcoming resident and families to celebrate the milestone.

From strawberry ice creams to sideshow alley, Cleveland aged care residents last week enjoyed the full Royal Brisbane Show experience from the comfort of home.

Around 20 older people sleeping rough on the Mornington Peninsula will have access to family, friends and services through new mobile phones following funding from the Harcourts Foundation.

Targeted and holistic health and wellbeing interventions are critical to addressing loneliness in retirement villages, researchers from Bolton Clarke Research Institute and Monash University have found.

Bolton Clarke Fairview Personal Care Worker Hayley is marking two decades working at the home putting her love for the job down to the residents.

Bolton Clarke Lilydale resident and proud lifelong Victorian Dorothy (Dot) has celebrated her 100th birthday in the very building where she gave birth to her two children.

Collingwood Hall of Famer Thorold and former aviation engineer John have had their life stories celebrated as part of the SHARE program at Bolton Clarke’s Templestowe Manor.

A Parkinson aged care home is paws-itively thrilled to continue its companionship with a first-of-its-kind pet therapy pup, after the trial was deemed a howling success.

Bolton Clarke Glasshouse Views couple Ron and Margaret are still celebrating after recently marking their platinum wedding anniversary at their home.

Lifelong Cranbourne local Laurie has more reason than most to feel at home during a visit to Bolton Clarke’s Casey Grange retirement living community. The village is built on a site farmed by Laurie’s family for the past 100 years, and he has stories for every inch of the land.

World Continence Week (16 to 22 June) provides an important opportunity to spotlight the condition by challenging misconceptions and fostering open conversation about continence health.

Bolton Clarke Trevi Court residents are sharing empanadas and watching cumbia dancing during their Colombian-inspired day to welcome their newest resident to the home.

Parkinson aged care residents have picked up paintbrush and canvas in a bid to add to the home’s decor with their own custom pieces.

Bolton Clarke Newmans on the Park residents have been creating a buzz around the home setting up a bee ecosystem right in their backyard.

Bolton Clarke Keperra Sanctuary resident and new centenarian Daphne is counting her lucky stars to be celebrating her 100th birthday.

Capalaba local Norman (Norm) has been amongst the queen bees for most of his life as an early pioneer in Australia’s beekeeping history.

Bolton Clarke Willowdale residential care home has celebrated its first centenarian with a surprise party.

From running a restaurant on the Yarra to an ice-skating rink at Airlie Beach, Caloundra’s Lawrence (Laurie) has spent a century taking on new challenges.

This week (11-17 May) is National Palliative Care Week, raising awareness about palliative care, to open the conversation about quality care and its benefits when it’s needed.

Bolton Clarke Home and Community Support team members have been gifted a commemorative medal designed and produced by retired nurse and veteran Johannes (Jann).

Bolton Clarke is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Olivier Chretien as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.

Caboolture aged care day therapy attendees and childcare students are coming together to grow intergenerational friendships.

Greensborough couple Elaine and Keith were married only days before Keith shipped out to England with the Royal Australian Navy in 1948, 77 years ago.

A virtual model of care piloted with older occupational therapy clients in North Queensland communities will now be expanded to cover physiotherapy services.

Local centenarians and World War II veterans Harold and Norman will be among those commemorating Anzac Day next week at a service at Bolton Clarke’s CapellaBay residential care home.

Bolton Clarke Westhaven resident and Vietnam veteran Phillip is marking 50 years since the end of the war reflecting on the lighter moments he experienced on the battlefield.

Legion of Honour recipient Donald (Don) survived being shot down over Europe during World War II. Now 101, he will commemorate Anzac Day from his home at Bolton Clarke Walkerville.

Bolton Clarke’s Care Champions program has won Innovation of the Year for Career Development at the 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards, announced in Singapore this week.

Bolton Clarke Gosling Creek is celebrating a decade of care in Orange to join the not-for-profit’s 140th anniversary of providing care to Australians.

After hanging up his black belt more than 20 years ago, Bolton Clarke Smithfield resident Michael has reconnected with the taekwondo community.

Bolton Clarke Avonlea Grange resident Letty is grateful for all 100 years of her life and says that’s the secret to living to her age.

A new physiotherapy program is helping City of Casey people with injuries, clinical or mobility issues get active and social.

Golden Beach resident Paul is giving back to his local community getting behind the wheel of the Bolton Clarke Tantula Rise bus. Paul got to know the team at Tantula Rise thanks to his mother Bev moving into the retirement village over a year ago.

In the lead up to Neighbour Day (Sunday 30 March) Glen Eira’s Connect Local social prescribing project has been working with organisations across the neighbourhood to build and celebrate community connection.

For Menora Gardens’ newest centenarian Anthony (Tony) a career in medicine took him from London to Africa before heading to Perth to build a new life.

Residents at a Buderim aged care home have been busy transforming outdoor spaces into what they call their ‘Goodness Garden’, growing their own fruit, vegetables and flowers.

It’s not often that a person can say they have seen a century of their hometown’s history firsthand, but for Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay resident Leslie (Doc) that’s exactly what he has done.

This International Women’s Day Ridgehaven resident Maureen is reminiscing about being behind the wheel of a rally race car in the 60s.

Bolton Clarke Home and Community Support client Kathleen has raised a teacup for her 100th birthday – and she says it’s all thanks to a positive mindset and healthy diet.

The Bolton Clarke Inverpine community is no stranger to 80th birthday celebrations, but something special was in order when team member Agnes turned 80 earlier this month.

Support for family caregivers is helping Central Coast residents with dementia live well at home for longer.

Townsville retirement village residents have been cooking their way through the floods, supporting one another through blocked roads and food shortages.

Bolton Clarke Ridgehaven aged care residents are getting behind the wheel again thanks to their very own driving simulator.

Bolton Clarke Rowes Bay residents Neville and Fely have tied the knot at the retirement village on the most romantic day of the year.

Two local aged care homes are creating a State of Origin of their own holding an inter-home indoor bowls competition with residents now training for the deciding round.

Bolton Clarke is celebrating 140 years of caring for Australians, marking the day the first members of the Melbourne District Nursing Society - later RDNS and now Bolton Clarke – met, establishing home nursing in Australia.

Bolton Clarke has been recognised for innovation in retirement living health and wellbeing, residential aged care, community engagement and workforce/career development with five finalist spots at the 13th Asia Pacific Eldercare Innovation Awards.

Bribie Island centenarian Phyllis (Jill) is counting down the days to her 101st birthday, putting her long life down to “pure luck”.

Bolton Clarke Home and Community support is celebrating the start of its 140th anniversary year with the opening of a new community hub in Wyong to support local older people with aged care services.

Bolton Clarke Seaton Place residents are upping their recycling game to help the environment and support lifestyle activities.

Bolton Clarke Baycrest centenarians Alan and Joan are celebrating 80 years since their wedding and say their lasting love all boils down to one thing.

A Westmead couple have literally kicked off the New Year on the dance floor, celebrating 64 years of marriage and teaching their fellow aged care residents a few moves for the occasion.