Optus Data Breach: How to update your information and protect yourself
Up to 10 million customers were affected by a massive Optus data breach this week, with personal information –...
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Bulk billing is changing – how will it affect you?
The rising costs of providing health services is leading General Practitioners (GPs) to pass on more of the costs to... -
Why care is important and discrimination is detrimental for people with dementia
Two new reports have emerged showing the impacts of discrimination towards people living with dementia and how caring... -
Men hospitalised at highest rates due to dementia, how can this be fixed?
Men are more likely to be hospitalised due to dementia than women, with men aged 85 – 94 having the highest rates... -
Cheaper medications soon to be available for older Australians
The Government intends to drop the price of medications on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) from a maximum of... -
Older renters face financial hurdles ageing at home
Almost 90 percent of people want to age comfortably at home, but a survey by Anglicare Australia has found financial... -
Considering downsizing? You may benefit from the “right-sizing” initiative
The Federal Government is aiming to make downsizing for older Australians a whole lot easier by introducing a... -
Monkeypox: A new pandemic to worry about?
Monkeypox (MPX) has been declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance in Australia after the World... -
Thirty years of compulsory super: How has it evolved and benefitted older Australians
Compulsory super reached a 30 year anniversary milestone this year, and a survey from National Seniors Australia,... -
Labor’s aged care wins during their first 100 days in office
This week, the Federal Labor Government have reached the milestone of 100 days in office and have already shown signs of... -
MATCH app could revolutionise in-home care for people living with dementia
The preliminary results from international study HOMESIDE led by the University of Melbourne has produced encouraging... -
New workforce strategies you may notice in your nursing home
With aged care workers leaving the sector in droves and issues with encouraging people to join the sector, the Federal... -
Potential plan for seniors to return to work and keep their pension
In an attempt to help solve Australia’s significant labour shortage, the Federal Government is considering allowing... -
How can I continue to receive care if my local council stops delivering aged care services?
A new funding model from the Federal Government has caused some Victorian councils to stop providing aged care services... -
Financial elder abuse increased due to the pandemic, how can you protect yourself?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in elder... -
Dedicated dementia supports necessary for future of aged care
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Changes to reportable incidents in aged care better safeguard older people
A recent change to the reportable incidents in aged care by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC) will... -
What new aged care bills passed in Parliament?
Parliament has returned this week for the first time since May’s Federal Election – which saw the Labor Party... -
How does recent inflation impact you?
As Australia is beginning to feel the effects of inflation, you will likely see an increase in daily expenses and... -
Intergenerational storytelling project brings together residents and students
A digital storytelling project between a Queensland retirement village and a local school is bringing together residents... -
Interest rate increase to impact people considering aged care
The Maximum Permissible Interest Rate (MPIR) has made the largest jump over a quarter since the Global Financial Crisis...
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