Intergenerational redevelopment gets the “go-ahead” in SA
In an Australian first, a local South Australian Council has given the go-ahead on an innovative proposal which will see...
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Consumer ratings to “bridge the gap” in aged care
Making a decision on aged care whether its for you or a loved one is often a struggle, but research suggests that making... -
Secret aged care audit sparks concern
Nurses “tired of inaction” on elder neglect are the driving force behind a secret state-wide audit of aged care... -
Marketplace makes way for “level playing field”
Marketplaces, as a forum to buy, sell and connect, have made their way into several industries over the years, and,... -
Ballarat leads the way with first dementia friendly bush trail
Members of the Ballarat community living with dementia will soon be able to see, smell, touch and hear nature all thanks... -
Aged care doctor makes debut as author
Australian aged care doctor, Sebastian Rees, has put pen to paper and made his debut as an author, releasing his first... -
Budget brings “mixed emotions” for aged care
Expectations that last night’s 2018-19 Federal Budget announcement would see 2018 as the “year of action” for aged... -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by... -
Last minute priority pleas pre-Budget
Final pleas to make aged care a priority are being made by a number of the nation’s aged care peak bodies ahead of... -
Online resource reaches out to senior communities
A new approach has been taken by the nation’s leading organisation specialising in the housing needs of older people... -
Research hopes to help with avoidable hospital admissions for people with dementia
Preventing avoidable hospital admissions for people living with dementia will be under the microscope as a new research... -
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... -
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... -
Seniors show they have mixed views on aged care at home
The opinions and experiences of home care recipients have been researched, revealed and will soon be reviewed as part of... -
Increases to access of home care needs “immediate action”
A number of recommendations have been put forward alongside immediate calls for change by a coalition of leading church... -
Aged care staff target for new mandatory flu vaccine
Following a devastating 2017 influenza (flu) season across the nation, the Australian Government has introduced... -
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... -
DPS’ disability game-changer is ready and set to LAUNCH!
A new, national and game-changing online disability support directory, developed by consumers and for consumers has been... -
What You Can Do to Improve Your Circulation
More people than ever are living sedentary lifestyles. Whether it be due to sitting for extended periods or lounging in... -
Responses to aged care Commission come rolling in
Consumer groups, advocates and aged care providers from across the nation are starting to respond to yesterday’s... -
Quest for quality in aged care results in new Quality and Safety Commission
Improving the quality of and confidence in the nation’s aged care sector, the Federal Government has today announced a...
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