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 ta…
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 C…
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 landscapes,…
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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 m… -
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 ag… -
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 … -
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… -
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 enterta… -
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 th… -
New spiritual care resource unveiled
Peak body for spiritual care and ageing, Meaningful Ageing Australia, has launched a new resource guide, providing a … -
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… -
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… -
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… -
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 peop… -
Forgotten Australians are terrified of entering aged care
The aged care sector will soon have an influx of traumatised Forgotten Australians, people that experienced instituti… -
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 neglec… -
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 themselv… -
New housing project tackling older women homelessness wins industry award
Older single women in Queensland have an innovative resource to rely on with the recently recognised share house init… -
‘Be a friend’ project aims to reduce loneliness in aged care residents
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is encouraging Victorians to ‘befriend an older person’ as part of … -
Campaign to put people at the centre of aged care
An Australia-first campaign launching during NSW Seniors Week will highlight the importance of choosing aged care pro…
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Conferences & Events
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30th Anniversary of the UN International Day of the Older Person
On 1 October, 2020, the world will be celebrating the Unite… -
LASA National Congress - Ten Days of Congress
LASA's annual National Congress will be delivered as an onl… -
National Dementia Conference
The National Dementia Conference will be running for its 11… -
Strengthening the Aged Care Workforce
Council on the Ageing (COTA) and Aged & Community Servi… -
Aged Care Reform Conference 2020
Returning for its second year, the two day virtual event wi… -
Business Sustainability in Aged Care Online Symposium
ACSA is bringing business sustainability education to aged…
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