Grant sees greater uptake in students choosing to ‘Ask Gran Not Google’
Younger generations are being encouraged to harness the wealth of knowledge and experience of their elders as part of a newly-l…
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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 best co…
New COVID-19 hotline for older Australians launches
Older Australians will now be able to call a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to access the critical information they need to st…
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COVID-19 highlights the importance of Advance Care Planning
Today kicks off National Advance Care Planning Week, encouraging Australians to plan their future medical care, espec… -
National fitness project to encourage more exercise in over 65s
Researchers from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Queensland, will contribute to a new national project t… -
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! -
A merry year in review
There were some huge news events this year, making 2019 probably one of the most important and transformative years f… -
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… -
DPS already at forefront of informing and educating consumers on aged care options
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has commented on the lack of information available to consume… -
Hot debate on the aged care sector in Q&A program
The topic of aged care caused hot debate during the latest episode of the ABC program Q&A, as seniors, aged care … -
R U OK? Day encourages Australians to notice the signs of someone struggling
Today is R U OK? Day with the national suicide prevention charity asking Australians to support their friends and fam… -
Every person over 40 has at least five undiagnosed health problems
A research study has found that every person over the age of 40 has an average of five unidentified and undiagnosed h… -
Are your directions lawful and reasonable?
OPINION - With advances in technology, workplaces are changing at a rapid rate and the manner in which work is perfo… -
Royal Commission returns to focus on aged care in remote areas and Indigenous Australians
The fourth series of hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has resumed in Broome, Weste… -
World Health Organisation recommend lifestyle changes to reduce risk of dementia
Living a healthy lifestyle may be the best way to minimise the risk of developing dementia, says the World Health Org… -
Spiritual based care important for older people
Meaningful Ageing Australia has released a research-based guide focusing on helping aged care staff to incorporate sp… -
Australians not planning end of life care or options
A survey undertaken by Palliative Care Australia (PCA) for National Palliative Care Week, running 19-26 May, found mo… -
Peak bodies want newly elected government to make aged care a priority
Aged care peak bodies, Aged and Community Services Australia (ACSA) and Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), want a… -
The importance of trust, transparency and accountability in your organisation
OPINION - There are important elements which need to be considered to ensure legal compliance within an organisation:… -
COTA unhappy with absence of aged care mentions in Leader’s Debate
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National Dementia Conference puts a spotlight on dementia and Alzheimer’s
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the National Dementia Conference, held in Melbourne on 1… -
Continence Foundation of Australia launches Laugh Without Leaking campaign
In a campaign to raise awareness for bladder and bowel incontinence sufferers, the Continence Foundation of Australia…
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