How home care will change while looking after a loved one from a distance
The coronavirus will change how home care services are delivered at home to recipients, and families will need to switch...
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COVID-19 aged care restrictions and tips for supporting older residents in isolation
Federal Government has put in place visitation restrictions into aged care facilities to protect older Australians with... -
#walkwithher spreads awareness about older women and sexual assault
Pictures of shoes have probably been appearing on your Twitter newsfeed and you may be wondering what the hashtags,... -
Keeping yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19
Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. -
COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning
Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care,... -
Aged Care Royal Commission suspended indefinitely due to coronavirus concerns
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has just announced they have suspended all hearings and workshops... -
Additional funds pumped into aged care amid COVID-19 developments
The Federal Government has just announced an additional $444.6 million in funding for the aged care sector to support... -
How to self-isolate and tips to not get bored indoors
The Federal Government has called for people to self-isolate at home if they have just returned from overseas or have... -
Everything you need to know about coronavirus
A coronavirus is a large family of viruses which can cause illness in animals or humans. The Australian Department of... -
Prime Minister announces further restrictions to aged care
Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a special announcement on 18 March announcing further restrictions on aged care to... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Innovation and technology in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held two workshop hearings in Adelaide from March 16-17 covering... -
Providers to limit visitations to protect elderly from COVID-19
The Federal Government has announced it’s encouraging aged care providers to limit the number of visitations to... -
What age is considered ‘old’?
It’s the age-old question about, well, age. When your back starts to hurt a bit more or you’re having more... -
Potential lockdowns for aged care facilities at risk of coronavirus
Aged care facilities may be put into lockdown due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. This was announced by Prime... -
Digitising food consumption and nutrition in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – Addressing malnutrition and challenges around low food consumption by older Australians, Jo... -
National fitness project to encourage more exercise in over 65s
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, will contribute to a new national project that... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Potential funding options for aged care
The second day of Adelaide workshops for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety continued presenting... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Solutions for the bigger picture of aged care
The first Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety panel workshop for the year kicked off in Adelaide, which... -
Grants awarded to multiple dementia research projects
The Dementia Australia Research Foundation, the research arm of peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, has awarded... -
New research into better practice aged care released by Royal Commission
New research reports from Flinders University in South Australia, delivered together in partnership with the Royal... -
Alternative route to accessing My Aged Care
Older Australians about to start their aged care services journey can now apply for an aged care assessment through the...
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