The state of concussions in contact sports and impact as you age ‘Concussion,’ a word often associated with sports injuries, carries far greater significance as individuals age. The...
Providers, indirect and direct care workers — how Stage Three will impact you Do you believe that some workers are more entitled to a raise than others in the aged care sector?
Fair Work decides on 25 percent wage increase to aged care staff At 2pm AEDT, aged care staff will learn the Fair Work Commission decision regarding a 25 percent increase to wages.
1 A scan may indicate your risk of dementia five to 10 years before symptoms develop A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the...
2 What happens to your pets when you die Our furry friends are more than just pets. They are cherished members of our...
3 Department of Health set to address ‘10 years of reform in only 10 days’ on February 2 The Department of Health and Aged Care will address the fallout from COVID-19...
Consumers Government Providers How does the new 60-day prescription scheme affect me? Understanding more about the 60-day prescription update to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme could benefit you.
Consumers Positive Ageing Products What’s the best way to manage my medications? Multiple options are available to organise your medications
Consumers Technology How to help older adults use emojis Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives?
Industry Government Aged Care Taskforce report concludes taxpayers can’t foot the bill The government currently funds 75 percent of residential aged care and 95 percent of the home care sector.
Consumers Mental Health Positive Ageing Why should art sessions be included in aged care homes? One aged care home in Queensland is helping its residents through art therapy sessions.
Health and Wellbeing What leads to age-related hearing loss? As Australia’s population ages, we expect the number of people with a hearing impairment to double to an estimated 7.8...
Consumers How to market to older Australians — an untapped market If you’re an older Australian, how would you like brands to depict you or speak to you?
Consumers Dementia Research 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.
Consumers Finance What is money being spent on in Australia’s aged care sector? Have you tried out the ‘Dollars to Care’ tool yet?
Industry Health and Wellbeing 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...
Consumers Dementia Research Possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have found a possible new cause of Alzheimer’s disease.
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Nutrition Eggs, eggs and more eggs: health benefits for older Australians A new partnership between two not-for-profits is set to help Australians learn more about the benefits of egg...
Consumers Dementia Research New 3D-printed brain tissue could change everything Scientists have created 3D-printed brain tissue that could impact future understanding of conditions such as...
Consumers Government Deadline extended for new Aged Care Act feedback The deadline to provide feedback on the new Aged Care Act has been extended.
Consumers Research How do emotions affect people with aphasia? New evidence suggests that people with aphasia may find it harder to retrieve words if there is a positive or negative...
Australian Healthcare Week 20 - 21 March, 2024 The Biggest and Most Influential Healthcare Exhibition In The...