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• Government
Will the Coalition’s aged care waitlist pledge hold up?
As the election approaches, older Australians need more than just promises; they need a care system that works when they need it.

• Caring & Carers
Will the aged care pay rise lead to better care?
Need help finding high quality care? If you visit the homepage of Aged Care Guide, you can click on the respective tabs to find care providers in your area.

• Advice
Dignity in ageing: addressing sensitive health issues with compassion and care
By Lesley Barton

• Government
The aged care Star Ratings are changing — here’s why
The new report sets the stage for important reforms, affecting providers and families alike.

• Advice
One in three Australians say their partner’s hearing loss makes communication difficult
What is a lesser known impact of hearing loss for older Australians?

• Advice
Valentine’s Day: keeping the love alive in aged care
Are there options for older Australians to live in the same aged care homes as their partners?

• Advice
The importance of connection for people with dementia
A collaboration between Dementia Australia and VistaPrint Australia could improve awareness of dementia in Australia

• Advice
Heatwave warning issued across Australia: when to worry
How can you look after yourself during the expected heatwaves across Australia?

• Allied Health
An Australian app for older people is an international digital health award finalist
How is an interactive app being used in aged care settings to improve health outcomes?

• Caring & Carers
One Aussie engineer is transforming at-home medical care for older Australians
Instead of going to the hospital, could older Australians receive quality medical care at home with this innovative design?

• Allied Health
Almost 290 COVID-19 outbreaks were active in Australian aged care homes this week
Recent data indicates changes in the current COVID-19 outbreaks — are you affected?

• Caring & Carers
Top tips: celebrating Christmas with loved ones with dementia
Feeling overwhelmed this festive season? Free helplines are available for people with and without dementia in Australia

• Advice
A call to clinicians to improve screening and intervention of post-polio conditions in older Australians
Are you experiencing unexplained symptoms such as tiredness? Polio Australia urges health professionals to screen older Aussies for post-polio conditions

• Caring & Carers
Barossa Park Lodge celebrates 10th anniversary with residents
How did residents celebrate their aged care precinct’s 10-year anniversary?

• Caring & Carers
Australian Government passes new Aged Care Act in Parliament
Why is the passing of the Aged Care Act Bill so important for older Australians and aged care providers?