Royal Commission returns to focus on aged care in remote areas and Indigenous Australians
The fourth series of hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has resumed in Broome, Western...
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World Health Organisation recommend lifestyle changes to reduce risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle may be the best way to minimise the risk of developing dementia, says the World Health... -
Spiritual based care important for older people
Meaningful Ageing Australia has released a research-based guide focusing on helping aged care staff to incorporate... -
Australians not planning end of life care or options
A survey undertaken by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) for National Palliative Care Week, running 19-26 May, found most... -
Peak bodies want newly elected government to make aged care a priority
Aged care peak bodies, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), want a... -
The importance of trust, transparency and accountability in your organisation
OPINION – There are important elements which need to be considered to ensure legal compliance within an... -
COTA unhappy with absence of aged care mentions in Leader’s Debate
Council on the Ageing (COTA) Australia has expressed their offence at the lack of mention of aged care in the Leader’s... -
National Dementia Conference puts a spotlight on dementia and Alzheimer’s
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the National Dementia Conference, held in Melbourne on 15... -
Continence Foundation of Australia launches Laugh Without Leaking campaign
In a campaign to raise awareness for bladder and bowel incontinence sufferers, the Continence Foundation of Australia... -
First Chief Clinical Advisor appointed for Aged Care Commission
The first Chief Clinical Advisor has been appointed by the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for the... -
Launch of new advance care directive online tool
Online tool, ExSitu, was successfully developed and trialled last week with the program empowering people to take charge... -
An Advanced Care Directive can offer peace of mind
SPONSORED STORY – An Advanced Care Directive is an essential part of healthcare. There are moments where a patient... -
Flu season expected to claim 4,000 lives
This year’s flu season is estimated to claim 4,000 lives with already 28,987 confirmed cases of influenza throughout... -
Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting... -
Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations
If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them to... -
Warnings of online scams targeting older Australians
With scams already costing Australians over $14 million so far in 2019, the Australian Competition and Consumer... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians... -
Get on board for the biggest seniors expo in 2019
SPONSORED STORY: Gold Coast Seniors are embracing the ‘My Future, My Choice’ mindset as a way to control how... -
Sanctions: what are they and how do they affect you?
In the lead up to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission’s hearings in Adelaide next month, and a number of... -
Festive season a time to make important decisions
The festive season can be as overwhelming as it is merry. Often it is a time when family members catch up for the first... -
Advice on how to age gracefully with and without cosmetic surgery
SPONSORED STORY – Ageing is a natural process that many Australians embrace, but for some the desire to look in...
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