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…
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ROYAL COMMISSION: Government repeating the same mistakes as in 2006
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety hosted a panel of industry experts who are actively attempting… -
Study puts a spotlight on trauma of community service workers
The University of South Australia (UniSA) has just released a study, which has found important measures that need to … -
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… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: People not covered by NDIS aren’t eligible for YPIRAC initiative
The Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has admitted to the Royal… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Aged care isn’t appropriate for young people with disability
At today’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, the Department of Health’s In-Home Aged Care divis… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “My number one goal is to get the f*** out of the nursing home”
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety started their Melbourne Hearings today to investigate the admi… -
Earle Haven scandal results in new Bill
Following the dramatic and abrupt closure of the Earle Haven Retirement Village in Queensland mid-July, the State Go… -
Study raises concerns over elderly blood management
Research from the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) has raised concerns around blood management in older patient… -
Giving a nationwide voice to older LGBTI people in aged care
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transexual and intersex (LGBTI) older people will be able to magnify their voices and experie… -
Next hearings for Royal Commission into Aged Care focuses on young residents
The upcoming Royal Commission in Aged Care Quality and Safety hearings will be held in Melbourne from the 9th - 11th … -
Australian Meals on Wheels Day highlights the prevalence of elderly malnutrition
Today is Australian Meals on Wheels Day, a campaign that is raising awareness about the challenges of malnutrition am… -
New TV show highlights the benefits of seniors interacting with children
A new Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) television series, produced by Endemol Shine Australia, will air toni… -
Seniors are being over-prescribed drugs and not tracking their medication intake
Two recent separate studies have revealed concerning habits of Australians who are either taking multiple medications… -
AIHW releases two reports into dementia hospitalisations and anti-dementia drugs
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released two reports around dementia in 2016-17, finding a … -
LASA makes Australia’s top 50 most innovative companies
National peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has been recognised as a leader in promoting innovation in … -
A pet makes a world of difference in aged care
Animals are well-known to bring joy and happiness to older people, but this is now backed with scientific evidence th… -
Aged care not a popular career
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Whiddon, is aiming to boost awareness and inspire young people into a career in ag… -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Lacking regulation and inadequate Government action
The last three days of the Brisbane hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety investigated … -
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…” -
Honouring those who care for a living
Today is Aged Care Employee Day, an annual opportunity to recognise the contribution and dedication of people working…