Improved aged care access for nation’s First Peoples at the heart of a new report
A landmark report focusing on the gaps, roadblocks and barriers experienced by older Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
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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... -
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... -
Ageing population to blame for increased palliative care hospitalisations
Australia’s growing and ageing population, paired with a rise in chronic and incurable illnesses, is being blamed for... -
Aged care facilities welcome opportunity to “RedUSe” sedative use
Effective intervention through staff education, frequent review and audits of age care home medication use, has the... -
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... -
Aged care residents REAP the benefits of a new study
Significant implications on the way in which healthcare is delivered to nursing home residents following hospital... -
Rethinking ageing in the Commonwealth
Have you ever had the opportunity to hear how ageing impacts 2.4 billion people? The recent ‘Ageing in Common’... -
Respite review raises calls for more funding
New research has formed the backbone of a submission made by a leading aged care provider to the Aged Care Financing... -
Palliative care passed over in Review recommendations
Disappointment has cast a shadow on some major changes within the health industry’s Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS)... -
Nation’s first people at heart of new dementia research project grants
Five ground-breaking research projects targeting the high rate of dementia in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander... -
Research shows benefit in bringing ballet to the lives of older adults
Older Australians are being encouraged to tie up their tutus and ballet shoes following the success of a recent research... -
Partnership produces high-quality palliative care resource
Leading universities, academics and health and aged care peak bodies have been key contributors in new online palliative... -
Aged care asked to “Listen with Purpose”
The importance of listening, understanding and making connections between aged care staff and residents is being put... -
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... -
GPs visiting aged care homes say it’s a “frustrating experience”
Frustration stemming from inefficiencies and avoidable delays is plaguing Australian General Practitioners (GP’s) and... -
Report “reveals” why seniors struggle to pay health costs
Concerns have been raised regarding the inflated charges imposed by Australian health professionals over the weekend and... -
Inaugural awards acknowledge “greatest contributions” to healthcare
The health facilities, teams and individuals making the greatest contributions to Australia’s healthcare community... -
Swallowing – it’s a serious issue
Concerns are being raised and calls are being made for more to be done surrounding support, recognition and... -
Seniors say hello to “good health and good lives”
Senior South Australians now have more motivation than ever to keep fit and active following the official launch of a...
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