Industry Research New form of therapy shown to reduce chronic pain of older veterans New research has revealed that talking through painful experiences may physically reduce symptoms of chronic pain for...
Industry Government · Providers Australia is struggling to define ‘high-quality’ aged care As providers grow concerned about the new Aged Care Act Exposure Draft, COTA Australia’s CEO doubled-down on...
Industry Health and Wellbeing Is it normal to lose teeth as you age? How many teeth should you have at your age and are dentures considered a normal part of ageing?
Industry Education & Training One unexpected role in aged care is making a big difference What is a diversional therapist and what role to they play in the aged care sector?
Consumers Industry Allied Health With limited time left, 40,000 Australians miss out on suitable care How important is palliative care and how can access be improved in rural areas?
Consumers Industry Finance Why the 2024 – ‘25 Federal Budget has concerned advocates of older people How will older Australians benefit from funding allocations announced in this year’s Federal Budget?
Industry Allied Health · Health and Wellbeing How 35 percent of older Australians could benefit from an award-winning platform Could this platform be the future for health services?
Consumers Industry Finance What older Aussies want from the 2024–’25 Federal Budget Organisations supporting older Australians have voiced concerns and recommendations for the upcoming Federal Budget
Industry Health and Wellbeing Older Australians are five times more likely to die from a fall than on the road Does the imbalance in funding for road safety and falls indicate that Australians don’t value the health of older...
Consumers Industry Dementia Older Australians face a growing concern: do you know enough? The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has recently released data indicating that Australia needs to learn more...
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Could the colder months be more dangerous for older Australians? Many Australians are aware of dangers related to extreme heat, but understanding the risks of being too cold is equally...
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness How attitudes towards veterans have changed over the last 50 years Why is ANZAC Day important to commemorate?
Industry Culture Awareness How does a resident’s life shape their attitudes to aged care? If you are a care leaver, you may now be reaching an age where you need to consider moving into a residential aged care...
Consumers Industry Allied Health What they don’t tell you when becoming an aged care nurse Some of the roles of a nurse in aged care may seem unexpected
Consumers Industry Government Australian Government looking for fewer quality standards in proposed Aged Care Act Changes to the quality standards are proposed in the new Aged Care Act
Consumers Industry Government Aged Care Act delayed — who will be impacted? In 2022 – ‘23, expenditure on aged care was approximately $1,000 per person per annum and is projected to grow —...
Industry Safety & Security How staff and families differ on CCTV in aged care facilities New findings reignite the debate about surveillance in Australian aged care facilities
Industry Positive Ageing · Providers Why Easter matters more in aged care homes This Easter, tightening connections could help combat loneliness in older Australians
Industry Government Why July is critical for the aged care sector Will July be a gamechanger in upholding the rights of older Australians or delayed ahead of the next election?
Industry Mental Health How sexism hits older women hard later in life What are the lasting impacts of sexism on older women?