Study finds older people at risk of social media misinformation about COVID-19
New research released by Macquarie University shows that older people are likely to be influenced or are more exposed to hea…
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Innovative solution to give HCP clients more value for money
SPONSORED STORY - As many elderly Australians wait for Home Care Packages, Western Australia home care provider, The CareS…
Study finds increased choice and control when self-managing Home Care Packages
A new study has found that older people feel they have more choice, control and more hours of care support if they manage …
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Dr Norman Swan explores COVID-19's impact on future aged care
Physician and ABC producer, journalist and broadcaster, Dr Norman Swan, expressed the need for costly changes in a fr… -
Aged care sector responds to missed opportunities in Federal Budget
The Federal Government released the Federal Budget on Tuesday night which offered investments into the aged care sect… -
How to future proof your aged care organisation (beyond COVID)
SPONSORED STORY: While the aged care industry remains in a state of unrest and uncertainty, providers still need to f… -
SA imposes aged care safeguards despite no new COVID cases
South Australian Premier, Steven Marshall, has announced two new residential aged care facility protocols to come int… -
Aged care is complicated but diverse legal and financial advice can help
SPONSORED STORY - Aged care can be complex to navigate, especially when making decisions, which is why integrated fin… -
New clinic to support older people with cognitive difficulties
Macquarie University in Sydney, has opened a new special health clinic that utilises doctors, clinical neuropsycholog… -
Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building
OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and de… -
From bedsides to boardrooms
OPINION - From bedsides to boardrooms, mentoring can make careers more meaningful. At the beginning of 2020, many of… -
Victorian older Australians urged to be careful
Victoria has experienced a resurgence of COVID-19 and the Federal Government is urging older people in Victoria to be… -
Hearing your customer
OPINION - As we progress with consumer choice in aged care it is increasingly important to ensure you are hearing the… -
COVID-19 impacts World Elder Abuse Awareness Day but doesn't dampen the message
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was held on 15 June, putting a spotlight on an uncomfortable topic that many … -
Global Centre for Modern Ageing launch online COVID-19 portal for older people
In a bid to further support older Australians during the COVID-19 crisis, the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA) … -
Peak bodies team up with ABC's Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series
Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age … -
Keeping music alive in aged care during COVID-19
Live music can be an important activity for older people to engage and help them connect with others, however, many a… -
Senior Australians receive access to free online eSafety courses
The Federal Government has invested in free daytime webinar courses for older Australians to improve their online ski… -
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 … -
Older people avoiding eye appointments risk losing their sight
While the coronavirus is yet to reach its peak, it's already becoming clear that the after-effects of the pandemic wi… -
How the aged care workforce and providers have adapted to the coronavirus
Every day there is a new update around the coronavirus and how we, as individuals, can help reduce the spread of COVI…
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