“Curse of ageism” occurs in every second person worldwide
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a report from the United Nations (UN) which found that every second...
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COVID-19 measures stops flu season in its tracks
Australia’s influenza numbers plummeted in 2020 following the announcement of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in... -
New ‘people-powered’ movement unveiled
A new ‘people powered’ movement of passionate volunteers has just launched called Aged Care Reform Now, an... -
Aged care and advocacy posts removed during Facebook news ban
Some of Australia’s biggest media outlets have had their page posts removed after social media platform, Facebook,... -
Senior Australian of the Year 2021 announced
On January 25, the country’s 2021 Senior Australian of the Year and State recipients were announced, with Dr... -
2020: Our Year in Review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2020 probably one of the most difficult and transformative years for... -
Temporary COVID-19 relief for South Australians on pension
As South Australia heads into temporary lockdown conditions in preparation of a potential second wave of COVID-19 in the... -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to... -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical... -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION – From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many... -
How to navigate difficult visitor restrictions with your aged care facility
The last two weeks have brought a lot of debate between the Federal Government and the aged care sector around the best... -
New COVID-19 hotline for older Australians launches
Older Australians will now be able to call a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to access the critical information they need to... -
COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning
Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care,... -
National fitness project to encourage more exercise in over 65s
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, will contribute to a new national project that... -
A merry year in review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2019 probably one of the most important and transformative years for... -
DPS helping you stay at home for longer with brand new resource
Australians are living longer than ever before and most people want to live in their own home and community as they age.... -
DPS already at forefront of informing and educating consumers on aged care options
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commented on the lack of information available to consumers... -
Hot debate on the aged care sector in Q&A program
The topic of aged care caused hot debate during the latest episode of the ABC program Q&A, as seniors, aged care... -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and family... -
Every person over 40 has at least five undiagnosed health problems
A research study has found that every person over the age of 40 has an average of five unidentified and undiagnosed... -
Are your directions lawful and reasonable?
OPINION – With advances in technology, workplaces are changing at a rapid rate and the manner in which work is...
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