ROYAL COMMISSION: Misuse of psychotropic drugs, lack of qualified workers The dangers of antidepressant use in dementia patients and decline in registered nurses across the system were topics on the table…
Consumers 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 heal…
Consumers LWB is helping people stay connected in 2020 SPONSORED STORY - Australians across the country have felt the far-reaching social and economic effects of a pandemic that ha…
Consumers Culture Awareness Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Positive Ageing New program targets mental health issues in older Australians Macquarie University in New South Wales has launched a new online mental health program as a way to provide mental healt…
Consumers Dementia Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Technology MemBo simplifies life with technology for people with dementia SPONSORED STORY - Managing important information such as appointment times, daily activities and general communications …
Consumers Allied Health Government Health and Wellbeing Mental Health ROYAL COMMISSION: Mental health, oral health and allied health The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held its first hearings last week since their postponement due to…
Consumers Culture Awareness Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Positive Ageing Resident's hobbies still being fostered in aged care With a passion for photography he has had from a young age and a love of native flora and fauna and Australian landscape…
Consumers Caring & Carers Health and Wellbeing Home & Community Mental Health LASA survey find home care providers boosting supports during COVID-19 crisis A national study from aged care industry peak body, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), found that most of their memb…
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Positive Ageing Is yoga the secret to eternal youth? A Flinders University researcher thinks so A Flinders University researcher believes yoga exercise could be a way for older people to maintain their youthful agili…
Consumers Caring & Carers Finance Government Mental Health Government injects $6 million into communication package for older Australians Two new initiatives will be receiving a part of a $6 million communications package from the Federal Government that is …
Consumers Health and Wellbeing Home & Community Mental Health Safety & Security Taking care of yourself at home with COVID-19 restrictions easing While restrictions are easing around States and Territories in Australia, this doesn't mean the country is out of the cl…
Consumers Dementia Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Positive Ageing Silver Memories radio service launches app A 24/7 nostalgia radio service, Silver Memories, has launched an app for iPads and Android tablets to provide entertainm…
Consumers Industry Dementia Mental Health Providers Grand Gamers hitting mental high scores! A unique study from the University of New England encouraging residents to participate in video games to re-engage their…
Industry Education & Training Mental Health Positive Ageing Providers New spiritual care resource unveiled Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has launched a new resource guide, providing a spe…
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Culture Awareness Mental Health 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 be …
Consumers Industry Advice Culture Awareness Health and Wellbeing 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 family…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Health and Wellbeing Mental Health 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 tonight…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Health and Wellbeing Mental Health 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 that …
Consumers Industry Caring & Carers Government Health and Wellbeing ROYAL COMMISSION: Funding for carer support essential The second day of the Mildura Hearings for the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety heard from two people …
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Education & Training Elder Abuse Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced institutiona…
Consumers Industry Culture Awareness Elder Abuse Mental Health World Elder Abuse Awareness Day marks the hidden plight of older Australians Tomorrow, on June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) will recognise the ongoing difficulties faced by neglected…
Consumers Mental Health Nutrition Positive Ageing Research Social inclusion and connection is key to improving elderly men’s health Running from June 10-15, Men’s Health Week is highlighting the need for elderly men to take better care of themselves, w…
The Creating Conversations: Healthier at Home Forums Virtual - 16 February - 4 March, 2021 integratedliving is hosting its first Healthier at Home Virtua…
Housing Options workshops (SA) 24 February - 29 April Run by the Housing Hub, these workshops are about housing for …
Australian Healthcare Week Expo 2021 Sydney, 17-18 March, 2021 The 10th Australian Healthcare Week 2021 is the largest health…
Enrolled Nurses' Conference Adelaide - 22-23 April, 2021 The health system is constantly changing and nursing professio…
Aged Care Reform Conference 2021 Virtual - May, 2021 Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event will …
ACSA 33rd National Summit - A New Age for Aged Care Virtual - 17-21 May, 2021 Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) will be hosting…