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...
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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... -
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... -
The fallout from losing friends and how treatment tackles it
How treatment could help you recover from the loss of a loved one -
How attitudes towards veterans have changed over the last 50 years
Why is ANZAC Day important to commemorate? -
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... -
How everyday Australians are making a difference in dementia research
How does exercising raise funds for dementia research? -
Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia?
The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think -
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 -
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 -
Experts stress that financial help means independence for life
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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 —... -
How staff and families differ on CCTV in aged care facilities
New findings reignite the debate about surveillance in Australian aged care facilities -
Expert attacked for encouraging vulnerable Aussies to get vaccinated
Should you get the flu vaccine this year? -
Why Nintendo nurtures people with Parkinson’s
A classic video game console has found a new audience in Australia’s aged care recipients! -
‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset
There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have... -
Why Easter matters more in aged care homes
This Easter, tightening connections could help combat loneliness in older Australians -
Why women are more likely to have osteoporosis
Improving your diet and increasing exercise could reduce your risk of osteoporosis -
How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW
Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians -
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? -
How sexism hits older women hard later in life
What are the lasting impacts of sexism on older women?
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