Home care complaints on the rise
The release of the 2016-17 Aged Care Complaints Commissioner’s annual report has revealed that not only are more...
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Victorian Parliament introduced with voluntary assisted dying Bill
A Bill to legalise voluntary assisted dying in Victoria has been introduced to Parliament, with a vote expected before... -
Australia’s first dementia friendly bank announced
World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September) has been acknowledged in Australia with the welcome announcement of the... -
Dementia research at the heart of new publication
The third issue of a series of online publications, dedicated to keep people living with or affected by dementia... -
Hearing health inquiry report raises issues
A number of issues have been raised and recommendations put forward in a recently released hearing health inquiry... -
Dementia research leads to potential new stroke treatment
A new and effective treatment for stroke could be on the cards thanks to researchers in Melbourne and China who are... -
Stay at home longer with home modifications
SPONSORED STORY – Home modifications are among one of the most important factors in keeping Australians at home... -
Proving age is no barrier: 75 year old takes on MegaJump
At age 75, Akhter Rahman has become the oldest person to take on the MegaJump at Mega Adventure Aerial Park in South... -
Home Care Packages fall short according to data report
The release of the Home Care Packages Program Data Report by Government has been welcomed by aged care peak bodies and... -
More meal support for elderly living at home
Older Australians living at home and utilising meal delivery services are set to benefit from an announcement of $8... -
School holiday program to bridge gap between seniors and youth
A school holiday program, developed by Flinders University social work student Jasmine Daws, is aiming to bring South... -
Indian community needs attention in aged care
An article written by Vijay Badhwar and Kanwaljit Kanwar from Indian Down Under about aged care planning for Indian... -
High hopes for dementia breakthroughs
Two researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) have collectively been awarded $1.4 million in Federal... -
Assaults on Gold Coast aged care residents 67 percent higher than National average
Questions and concerns have been raised following the release of ‘break-down’ statistics for Queensland in relation... -
Tune review leads to further Government aged care commitments
Older Australians wanting to live at home longer are set to benefit from the Governments new announcements for Home Care... -
Older Australians need you to ask R U OK?
The effects of loneliness and isolation on older Australians have been highlighted in the wake of annual national... -
Nation’s first aged care sponsor of NBL team set to renew
A renewal of major sponsorship between Ananda Aged Care and National Basketball League (NBL) team the Adelaide 36ers... -
It’s time to shop safer and smarter
SPONSORED STORY – Shopping has now been made healthier, simpler and more environmentally friendly thanks to a... -
A busy upcoming few months for Bethanie
Not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider Bethanie are leading the way in dementia awareness with various... -
Home care reforms need help
A submission to Government has been made by Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) following concern held over... -
Pilot program of Dutch model aims to lead in dementia support
A Dutch based Meeting Centres model is being trialled in Australia as part of a pilot program led by community...
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