Concerns raised over home care package choice
Results from a recent survey of National Seniors members has raised concerns from the consumer lobby group that the...
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New investigation into residential aged care costs come as new ‘user-friendly’ website is activated
The Federal Government’s announcement of a landmark investigation into residential aged care costs has coincided with... -
Key summits in Sydney set to spur conversation for Aged and Dementia Care
Two key topics, two summits, one location and dozens of key speakers are set to take Sydney by storm as part of... -
Rise in flu cases causes aged care homes to close the doors
The recent Australian Influenza Surveillance Report released by the Australian Department of Health shows that not only... -
iTunes scam alert: elderly Australians at risk
An alert has been issued about over the phone payment through iTunes gift cards following more than 2,000 complaints to... -
National Missing Persons Week highlights that elderly groups are at risk
The elderly and those living with dementia have once again been highlighted during National Missing Persons Week, July... -
Do something for Dying to Know Day
Dying to Know Day 2017 is earmarked for August 8 but organisers are encouraging all Australians to host or attend events... -
Are you living rural and ‘Dying to Talk’?
If you are ‘Dying to Talk’ and engage in conversations about dying matters, a new community engagement project run... -
Protecting the vulnerable from exploitation and protecting rights
Unsolicited contact from charities, providers and the like are common for almost everyone, but for some of our most... -
Unley legends challenge stereotypes
Celebrating ageing and as part of its Active Ageing strategy, a council has teamed up with a service provider to make a... -
Five easy ways to solve the aged care puzzle
Frustrated by the convoluted system when managing a loved one’s transition to permanent care, a South Australian... -
Mentoring emerging industry leaders
Bringing young talent and years of experience together, a pilot mentoring program is aiming to give the aged and... -
Media investigation renews calls for national retirement village regulations
Industry organisations and advocacy groups have renewed their calls on the Federal Government to consider a uniform... -
Australia’s population is getting older – results of 2016 Census revealed
We’re a fast changing, ever-expanding, culturally diverse nation – and we’re getting older according to the... -
Australia’s first dementia friendly airport takes off
Alzheimer’s Australia has named Brisbane Airport as Australia’s first dementia-friendly airport with the launch of... -
Calls for further dialogue on domestic violence and older people
Recognising the need for more dialogue and research into domestic violence and older people, the South Eastern Sydney... -
Aged care offers opportunities for job seekers and career changers
Last month there were 36 percent new job advertisements listed for the aged and disability support sector, compared to... -
Calls for national elder abuse helpline
The possibility of an elder abuse national helpline number is one aspect Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive Officer of... -
More needs to be done to help those seeking aged care information
Recognising the need for more awareness about how to access aged care services and what is available, the Government... -
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ACT Seniors urged to stay warm despite power price hikes
Seniors in the Australian Capital Territory are being urged not to let the recent spike in electricity and gas prices... -
Free seminar to shine light on retirement living
A group of service providers from around Queensland’s Fraser Coast are hosting a free seminar to help local seniors...
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