Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website.
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Enhancing the wellbeing of older people
SPONSORED STORY - Providing an older loved one with mental stimulation and enhanced wellbeing, whether in aged care or the...
COVID-19 outbreaks exposed shortfalls in aged care, finds review
Recommendations from a review into COVID-19 outbreaks in aged care facilities aim to fix "shortcomings and systemic...
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Changing the narrative of ageing through photography
A South Australian photography competition aiming to change the perception of ageing by showing positive and realistic... -
COVID-19 discourages more Baby Boomers from entering aged care
New research from aged care provider, RSL LifeCare, has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has created more negative views... -
NARI calls for huge home care reform
The home care system needs systemic reform to ensure it is sustainable and effective for older Australians into the... -
Dementia cases expected to double by 2058, says comprehensive AIHW report
A major report on dementia from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) was released this week, finding... -
Half a million Australians need support to stop discrimination through Dementia Action Week
People living with dementia are calling on others in the community to recognise the discrimination they face because of... -
Government data shows increase in care staff, sector highlights resourcing constraints
The Federal Government has released the findings of its 2020 Aged Care Workforce Census Report, collected between... -
New program to empower CALD carers caring for someone with dementia
A new program from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) will be putting information at the fingertips of... -
'Hidden ageing' could lead to premature heart malfunction
Australian cardiovascular experts are concerned about the rapid rise in numbers of people with undiagnosed heart valve... -
Aged care workforce shortage projected over next decade
The Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) has released a report expressing that there is a dire... -
Survey finds older generation sympathise with issues younger people face
Older Australians care about the younger generations and the current issues they face now and in the future, according... -
Mixed messages over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Prime Minister Scott Morrison passed the blame of the inadequate COVID-19 vaccine rollout on to the Australian Technical... -
Rapid COVID-19 testing trial in aged care
An aged care facility in Melbourne is trialling a faster method of COVID-19 testing to see if it provides better... -
World-first study into MedWalk Diet effectiveness on preventing dementia
Researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) believe that the Mediterranean Diet can stave off dementia, as... -
Dementia Australia launches new 'micro-lessons' app for home care workers
Peak body for dementia, Dementia Australia, launched a new mobile app for home support and community care workers that... -
Intergenerational facility bridges the gap in a Western Australian first
In a first for Western Australia, aged care provider Oryx Communities and early learning and development service Ngala... -
Older Australians want seat at the table to redesign aged care
New research from seniors peak body, National Seniors Australia, and national advocacy campaign, EveryAGE Counts, has... -
Victoria initiates aged care staff vaccination 'blitz'
The Victorian Government will be enacting a five-day vaccination blitz that will provide aged care and disability staff... -
Face-to-face aged care navigation support to be rolled out following successful trial report
The Federal Government will be making face-to-face support available for older Australians that need help navigating the... -
Real life 'Old people's home for four year olds' study being trialled
Australian researchers are running a pilot trial of intergenerational activities to reduce frailty and depression in...
