A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence that...
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Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in aged... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and inadequate Government action
The last three days of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety investigated the... -
Researchers investigate “best practice day” to reduce dementia risk
A new study has received $1.2 million in funding to uncover aspects of diet and activity that create the “best... -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
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An active lifestyle is key to healthy ageing
SPONSORED STORY – Having an active lifestyle as a senior is often linked to a higher ability to maintain... -
Honouring those who care for a living
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, an annual opportunity to recognise the contribution and dedication of people working in... -
Royal Commission released next round of background papers
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has released three more background papers this week, following... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “It was quite a fraught day”
The first day of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from multiple... -
Sleep Awareness Week encourages better sleep for older Australians
When you start to forget things or your memory isn’t quite like used to be, older Australians are quick to blame their... -
Aged & Community Services Australia names outstanding providers in NSW
The Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution (RFBI) has been named Provider of the Year at Aged and Community Services... -
Research suggests a healthy lifestyle could reduce the genetic risk of dementia
An international study has found that living a healthy lifestyle may counteract a person’s genetic risk of developing... -
Government invests into new active seniors initiative
A new Walking Football initiative aiming to improve the physical and mental health of senior Australians has been... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Carers know best
The third day of the Mildura hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from two carers... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Funding for carer support essential
The second day of the Mildura Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from two people... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Carers have no support
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their Mildura hearings yesterday, receiving direct... -
Older Australians need better financial defences
National Seniors Australia is calling for the introduction of stronger laws to prevent financial abuse towards older... -
LASA system supports safety and quality management long-term
SPONSORED STORY – With the new Aged Care Quality Standards now effective, the age services industry should be... -
Supporting the young leaders of aged care
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) are supporting young professionals in aged care to become the future leaders of... -
Home-based dementia music therapy program recruiting for study participants
A new home-based music therapy program teaching carers to use music strategically to manage agitation and other symptoms... -
Dementia research receives $21 million in Federal funding
Thirteen projects focussing on risk reduction, prevention and tracking of dementia, will receive $21 million in funding...
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