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Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care
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Biggest dementia recruitment and research drive starts in Tasmania
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Access to health care, health literacy and language barriers
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Primary care is failing older people, My Aged Care needs fixing
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Elder abuse takes centre stage at annual conference
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Royal Commission returns to focus on aged care in remote areas and Indigenous Australians
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marks the hidden plight of older Australians
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Grandmother’s dementia leads to career in care
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Social inclusion and connection is key to improving elderly men’s health
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Minimum Wage increase concerns aged care peak body
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World Health Organisation recommend lifestyle changes to reduce risk of dementia
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Palliative Care Australia pleased with next Aged Care Royal Commission focus
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Julie Collins keeps Shadow Ministry portfolios for Ageing and Senior Australians
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Spiritual based care important for older people
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