New housing project tackling older women homelessness wins industry award
Older single women in Queensland have an innovative resource to rely on with the recently recognised share house...
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New technology to detect Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
A new Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirror is being developed to detect symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s... -
World War II veteran reflects on ANZAC Day
Royal Australian Air Force World War II veteran, Sandy Concannon, will be spending his ANZAC Day quietly reflecting on... -
First Chief Clinical Advisor appointed for Aged Care Commission
The first Chief Clinical Advisor has been appointed by the Australian Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission for the... -
Resthaven Aberfoyle Park residents decorate for ANZAC Day
The first ANZAC Day service ever held at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park is going to have a personal touch thanks to... -
Launch of new advance care directive online tool
Online tool, ExSitu, was successfully developed and trialled last week with the program empowering people to take charge... -
ACCC pulls Bupa Aged Care into court for misleading claims about services
Bupa Aged Care has been taken to Federal Court by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following... -
An Advanced Care Directive can offer peace of mind
SPONSORED STORY – An Advanced Care Directive is an essential part of healthcare. There are moments where a patient... -
Flu season expected to claim 4,000 lives
This year’s flu season is estimated to claim 4,000 lives with already 28,987 confirmed cases of influenza throughout... -
DPS announcements paving way for change
While leading the way with the roll out of a number of significant initiatives to improve transparency and trust in the... -
CCTV cameras trialled in South Australian aged care facilities
At least five South Australian residential aged care facilities will have CCTV cameras installed to better protect the... -
Federal Election an opportunity for change
With the Federal Election date set for May 18, peak aged care industry and consumer bodies have highlighted policies and... -
New trial to help older Australians stay mobile and independent
A new trial announced by the Australian Government will aim to enable older Australians to remain mobile, independent... -
Pharmacists boost dementia knowledge through online course
A new online course is helping pharmacists improve their dementia knowledge to the benefit of their local communities. -
Rural and remote aged care workforce receives funding boost
The aged care workforce in rural and remote Australia will receive a much-needed funding boost announced by Minister Ken... -
More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak... -
Federal Budget 2019-20 – what’s in it for older Australians
The Federal Budget 2019-20 announced last night by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg had a strong focus on reaching a budget... -
Peak bodies ask Federal Budget to meet the needs of older Australians
Aged care peak bodies are calling on the Federal Budget to better meet the needs of older Australians by supporting... -
Advanced Care Planning Week encourages tough but important conversations
If you were unable to speak for yourself, who would speak for you? And what health care decisions would you want them to... -
Providers to give Charter of Rights to older Australians to boost understanding
Older Australians in residential aged care or receiving support from a service provider have to be provided with a... -
Trial to improve younger onset dementia services while dementia rates in older Australians decline
A new Australian trial will aim to improve care and services for more than 25,000 Australians living with younger onset...
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