World unites for Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Australia is coming together and joining the rest of the world in a unified effort to stand against the ongoing...
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Older males urged to make the most of Men’s Health Week
Males of all ages across the nation are this week being asked to take some time for their health as part of the annual... -
Seniors groups and the banking industry call for a “crack down” on elder financial abuse
A number of Australia’s leading seniors and legal advocacy groups and the Australian Banking Association are calling... -
Federal, State and Territory politicians encouraged to become Dementia Friends
A social movement aiming to transform the way the nations thinks, acts and talks about dementia has been given the vote... -
The past, present and future of aged care according to a community advocate
When it comes to aged care in Australia, we are inundated by new inquiries, initiatives, promises and plans from our... -
How MedicAlert can help with your advanced care directive
SPONSORED STORY – Advanced care planning should be a routine part of your health care, even if you’re not living... -
Seniors warned over shocking scam statistics
A high alert has been issued for all Australians after a new report has revealed that more money was lost to scammers in... -
Nation asked about “What Matters Most” in end of life
Australians of all ages and stages of life are being asked to reflect on “What Matters Most” from 20-26 May as part... -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by... -
Hotel industry insights to help Aged Care providers ‘get ready’ for Consumer Ratings
For years the hotel industry has been utilising online ratings, reviews and feedback with great success, and now, with... -
Last minute priority pleas pre-Budget
Final pleas to make aged care a priority are being made by a number of the nation’s aged care peak bodies ahead of... -
Increases to access of home care needs “immediate action”
A number of recommendations have been put forward alongside immediate calls for change by a coalition of leading church... -
What You Can Do to Improve Your Circulation
More people than ever are living sedentary lifestyles. Whether it be due to sitting for extended periods or lounging in... -
Advance care planning a “critical” part of healthy ageing
A new nationwide initiative is asking community groups, organisations, families and individuals to think about the... -
Courses on death and dying helping to create conversation
Talking about death and dying is almost never easy, but it is becoming more common and more of a priority to many... -
5 ways to reduce the risk of seniors falling in the home
Having a senior member of the family fall in their own home is a serious concern for many Australians, as they may be... -
Finding a solution to access all care info at times of crisis
SPONSORED STORY – When a relative or loved one is sick, injured, living their final days or has passed away, more... -
Getting physical is all part of healthy ageing
A two-year government funded study into physical exercise and healthy ageing has come to an end, highlighting the... -
It’s time to rethink the way we provide information to older Australians
Despite the digital revolution of the 21st Century, a new report has revealed that many older Australians still choose... -
Frailty detection – ‘a game changer’ for older Australians
A new report into frailty has not only highlighted the extent of the ‘invisible condition’ among older Australians,... -
It’s time to talk about death, dying and end-of-life care
There is a saying that in life, there are only two certainties – paying taxes and dying, but despite the...
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