Feros Care and Google partnership to give seniors more control at home
New technology will give seniors living at home up-to-the-minute details about their care and allow them to manage their appoi…
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Taking care of yourself at home with COVID-19 restrictions easing
While restrictions are easing around States and Territories in Australia, this doesn't mean the country is out of the clea…
Tributes, support and additional funding flow during National Volunteer Week
Volunteering Australia is asking for all Australians to "wave your appreciation" to all volunteers providing support to th…
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Elder abuse likely on the rise during COVID-19
Last Wednesday, an Older Person's Advocacy Network (OPAN) webinar about elder abuse highlighted that the abuse of old… -
How to navigate difficult visitor restrictions with your aged care facility
The last two weeks have brought a lot of debate between the Federal Government and the aged care sector around the be… -
Visitors Access Code open for public consultation
The draft Aged Care Visitors Access Code (VAC) is up for public consultation after the Government announced on Friday… -
Is it safe for me to move into aged care during COVID-19?
Making the decision to place a loved one in aged care is a difficult one for many families. The current COVID-19 pand… -
Creative ideas to fight social isolation among older people
Aged care organisations and providers have been coming up with creative ways to engage their older residents during t… -
Welfare checks for elderly who suspend home care services
Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians, Richard Colbeck, has announced there will be welfare checks conducted … -
Care Army to assist Queensland's seniors
The Queensland Government has rallied a "Care Army" of professionals and volunteers to assist Queensland seniors duri… -
Why right now is the perfect time to volunteer
Volunteering is such an integral part of Australian life and countless organisations, charities and sports clubs rely… -
Government boosts seniors meal delivery amid COVID-19 demand increase
The Federal Government has provided $59.3 million in funding for organisations that provide prepared meals, food stap… -
COVID-19 aged care restrictions and tips for supporting older residents in isolation
Federal Government has put in place visitation restrictions into aged care facilities to protect older Australians wi… -
Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19
"As a community we're in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. -
What age is considered 'old'?
It’s the age-old question about, well, age. When your back starts to hurt a bit more or you’re having more diff… -
DPS helping you stay at home for longer with brand new resource
Australians are living longer than ever before and most people want to live in their own home and community as they a… -
Older Australians are still paying off their mortgage into retirement
A recent study by the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI) found the average mortgage debt for old… -
Dementia Action Week asks, do you discriminate against people with dementia?
Dementia Action Week kicks off today, running from 16-22 September, and is challenging Australians perceptions around… -
Staying safer for longer at home
While living at home for longer is recommended and encouraged, it can mean you may experience increasing periods of f… -
Old aged care facility repurposed into older women’s shelter
Women’s Community Shelters has launched new secure housing for 20 women over the age of 55 in a disused aged care f… -
New technology hub to support older Australians living at home
In a bid to keep older Australians at home for longer, a new research hub has been established with a recent $3 milli… -
Royal Commission: “It’s hard to know where to go to raise issues and complaints…”
“It felt like there was no point raising issues or complaining…”
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