New TV show highlights the benefits of seniors interacting with children
A new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia, will air...
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Seniors are being over-prescribed drugs and not tracking their medication intake
Two recent separate studies have revealed concerning habits of Australians who are either taking multiple medications on... -
Urgent reform needed in retirement system, says Actuaries Institute
Three superannuation and retirement experts have petitioned the Government to review Australia’s retirement system and... -
AIHW releases two reports into dementia hospitalisations and anti-dementia drugs
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released two reports around dementia in 2016-17, finding a... -
Old aged care facility repurposed into older women’s shelter
Women’s Community Shelters has launched new secure housing for 20 women over the age of 55 in a disused aged care... -
New technology hub to support older Australians living at home
In a bid to keep older Australians at home for longer, a new research hub has been established with a recent $3 million... -
First travelling dementia bus launched in WA
Western Australia’s (WA) first travelling community dementia bus was launched last Wednesday, providing dementia... -
LASA makes Australia’s top 50 most innovative companies
National peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has been recognised as a leader in promoting innovation in the... -
Foods to help ease arthritis symptoms revealed
Five foods have now been revealed to help ease the symptoms of arthritis, an incredibly painful joint condition, which... -
A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence that... -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in aged... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and inadequate Government action
The last three days of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety investigated the... -
Researchers investigate “best practice day” to reduce dementia risk
A new study has received $1.2 million in funding to uncover aspects of diet and activity that create the “best... -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
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An active lifestyle is key to healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY – Having an active lifestyle as a senior is often linked to a higher ability to maintain... -
Honouring those who care for a living
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, an annual opportunity to recognise the contribution and dedication of people working in... -
Royal Commission released next round of background papers
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released three more background papers this week, following... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “It was quite a fraught day”
The first day of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from multiple... -
Sleep Awareness Week encourages better sleep for older Australians
When you start to forget things or your memory isn’t quite like used to be, older Australians are quick to blame their... -
Research suggests a healthy lifestyle could reduce the genetic risk of dementia
An international study has found that living a healthy lifestyle may counteract a person’s genetic risk of developing... -
Government invests into new active seniors initiative
A new Walking Football initiative aiming to improve the physical and mental health of senior Australians has been...
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