One-of-a-kind gallery opens today, featuring artworks by artists with dementia
Dementia can affect a person’s behaviour and memory, but one art gallery is highlighting the abilities of artists...
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Aged care advocates say home care support wait times are ‘misleading’
Council on the Ageing Chief Executive Officer Corey Irlam expressed concern about current Home Support Package wait... -
Super contribution changes could improve 370,000 aged care workers’ retirement outcomes
With the recent government announcement, aged care workers should still keep track of their super contributions -
New Aged Care Act: how your super could affect government support
Older Australians with unclaimed super should be aware of what the new Aged Care Act could mean for them -
New Aged Care Act: what’s happening and when?
With expected reforms soon to change the current Aged Care Act, older Australians and their families may be confused... -
New Aged Care Act unveiled: what happened to make it happen?
What made the cutting room floor for the new Aged Care Act, what does it mean for your hip pocket and the care sector at... -
How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status
As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived... -
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Olympian this year
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Australian Olympic athlete present at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing older... -
Which generations will be hit hardest by arthritis?
Arthritis is not only painful, it can have an impact on your mental health and cause frustration for being unable to... -
Older Aussie carers in Victoria can access free psychology and physiotherapy services
Older Aussies looking after loved ones may be eligible for free services at this Victorian health clinic -
New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues
Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness. -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care praises research funding allocations of $15.8 million dollars
The National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme granted funding to Associate Professor... -
One in two older Aussies could benefit from upcoming summit at Parliament House
Australian healthcare experts and government officials will meet on Thursday to discuss the importance for reforms in... -
From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia
Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and... -
What’s the best way to manage my medications?
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How to help older adults use emojis
Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives? -
QLD and NSW aged care homes prepare as a severe weather warning is issued
Floods have been found to cause approximately 20 percent of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia,... -
VR experience could improve mealtimes for people with dementia
Approximately 411,000 Australians are estimated to be living with dementia, and that number is expected to reach 849,300... -
A 93-year-old cowboy shares wisdom and forms friendships with younger riders
Despite an 85 year age gap, friendships formed at this year’s Mount Isa Mines Rodeo -
Experts pose bold aged care strategy to help Australia’s outback
Some aged care facilities in regional areas are only reaching 50 percent capacity, causing concern in healthcare experts -
Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the efforts of over 370,000 Aussies
Aged Care Employee Day helps Aussies show gratitude to aged care workers in Australia on August 7, 2024.
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