Home care service in SA set to take on new life
One of South Australia’s (SA’s) largest providers of home-based care for older Australians, Domiciliary Care, is set...
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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... -
Social media: a solution to seniors feeling lonely and isolated?
Seniors on the Sunshine Coast are being asked to give online gaming and social media a go, all in the name of science,... -
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... -
Elderly housing services ‘outraged’ by public housing shortfalls
A reduction in affordable housing and public assets has caused concern amongst Victoria’s elderly housing services. -
Seniors groups and the banking industry call for a “crack down” on elder financial abuse
A number of Australia’s leading seniors and legal advocacy groups and the Australian Banking Association are calling... -
Federal, State and Territory politicians encouraged to become Dementia Friends
A social movement aiming to transform the way the nations thinks, acts and talks about dementia has been given the vote... -
Program supporting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse seniors sees extension
Important discussions regarding national priorities and objectives of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)... -
Program focuses on videoconferencing to better care for carers
The isolation and lack of support felt by Australian carers supporting loved ones living with dementia in rural and... -
Study shows size matters when it comes to the right kind of aged care
Exploring alternative models of aged care could offer better outcomes for both older Australians and aged care... -
The past, present and future of aged care according to a community advocate
When it comes to aged care in Australia, we are inundated by new inquiries, initiatives, promises and plans from our... -
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... -
Ball calls for residents to ‘dream big’ for bucket list
Over the weekend, residents of one aged care provider were asked to ‘dream big’ for their bucket list in the hopes... -
Death and dying 101 – calls made for end of life education to be included in curriculum
Students across Queensland could soon be learning about death and dying in the classroom if action is taken following... -
University looks at ‘how to age without getting old’
A panel discussion between an audience of students and three experts in ageing has been held to discuss the topic of... -
Seniors warned over shocking scam statistics
A high alert has been issued for all Australians after a new report has revealed that more money was lost to scammers in... -
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... -
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... -
Government announces two new initiatives focusing on older Australians and aged care
Two new initiatives have been announced by the Federal Government around offering more choices for longer life, and the... -
DPS to share insights into the digital future of aged care consumerism
One of the nation’s leading aged care multiplatform media companies is preparing to share their years of... -
Sydney hubs help seniors connect with elder abuse supports
Free monthly hubs in Sydney’s CBD are being introduced as part of a new joint initiative by the City of Sydney and the...
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