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Wage increase for nurses may mean better care for older Aussies in aged care homes
How wage increases could help retain nurses in the workforce and ensure older Australians get the care they need in aged... -
Retired public servant facing homelessness after waiting years for priority housing
How discussions at the Federal Parliament could facilitate positive change for vulnerable older Australians looking for... -
Free service for eligible older Australians with Home Care Packages
How older Australians are benefiting from this service while using their Home Care Packages funds -
Thousands of doctors arriving in Australia could improve healthcare access for rural older Aussies
How rural healthcare could improve for older Aussies with more healthcare professionals arriving in Australia -
Bill Shorten attends event in support of the two Australians who die of this disease every day
How older age could increase your risk of this disease -
First-of-its-kind charity launches to support older victims of cybercrime
After 10 years of distressed phone calls, the tech-xperts behind Geekify are committed to the launch of a new cyber... -
Why you may be asked to ‘draw a clock’ at the hospital
What can health professionals learn from the clock-drawing test? -
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... -
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... -
Brad Keighran Appointed as General Manager of DPS
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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? -
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? -
Up to 94 percent of older Australians aren’t meeting these health recommendations — are you?
Fueling your body with healthy foods as you age could help reduce your risk of bowel cancer -
How old is ‘too old’ to drive?
If you believe you have reached a point of it being too unsafe for you to drive, then you will need to contact your... -
Almost 95 percent of Aussie adults are worried about aged care costs — can you afford it?
Planning during retirement could help ensure you can afford aged care if you need it -
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? -
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? -
How 35 percent of older Australians could benefit from an award-winning platform
Could this platform be the future for health services? -
What older Aussies want from the 2024–’25 Federal Budget
Organisations supporting older Australians have voiced concerns and recommendations for the upcoming Federal Budget -
Experts explained what the best gift is for seniors on Mother’s Day
This simple idea could make a big difference in your loved one’s lives
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