Ageism: alive and well among Australian employers
Despite the growing need and ability by older Australians to remain active and engaged in the nation’s workforce, a new Gover…
Research
Ageing and aged care a priority for Research Future Fund
Support is flowing from the aged care industry, following the release of the second set priority areas for the 2018-20 Med…
Seniors only fitness studio set to benefit body, brain and community
A new gym dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older local residents is making waves in South Australia (SA), in the le…
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Funding puts focus on meeting the challenges of an ageing Australia
More than $27 million in Government funding is bound for one of the nation’s biggest research institutes, with the … -
Combined approach puts frontotemporal dementia at the forefront
Two national organisations have announced that they are coming together with the goal of developing a stronger focus … -
Industry endorsed solution increasing transparency in aged care sector
Key stakeholders from within the aged care sector have jumped on the opportunity to support and endorse increased tra… -
Report reveals aged care lacks trust and transparency
A new report targeting the thoughts, feelings and perceptions of the Australian public when it comes to aged care has… -
Funding bids to help delay dementia by five years
The Government has set its sights on reducing the average onset of dementia in Australia by five years, through a num… -
Article correction and retraction: Complaints on the rise but consumers still lack knowledge
The article below was originally published on 27 September 2018 and may have unintentionally misinformed readers on t… -
Seniors’ needs in the spotlight for National Nutrition Week
The importance of positive eating habits and adequate nutritional intake among older Australians is once again in the… -
Sector celebrates opening of Global Centre for Modern Ageing
The doors to the future of ageing have officially been opened following the formal launch of the Global Centre for Mo… -
National Seniors announces new CEO
After months of taking on the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Seniors Australia, Professor J… -
Program design ‘driven’ to support people with dementia to hang up their car keys
People living with dementia struggling with the sudden loss of mobility associated with giving up their car keys are … -
Mental Health of older Australians a “priority” of awareness month
World Mental Health Week (7-13 October) has kicked off across the globe, with many industry experts within Australia… -
Funding boost to support stroke recovery
An additional $1 million research boost supporting new, innovative and cutting edge treatment options to aid stroke r… -
Senior home share program shows potential
Seniors with some room to spare are being sought to participate in a new Home Share program in South Australia. -
Dementia identified as Australia’s second leading cause of death
The silent but deadly disease affecting more than 400,000 Australians, known as dementia, has been named the second l… -
New research suggests no benefit in daily aspirin use
Daily use of aspirin does not prolong the lifespan of healthy older adults, and may cause more harm than good, a new … -
The aged care tsunami has arrived, and digital innovations are here to help
OPINION PIECE - The baby boomer bubble is the aged care tsunami that is already upon us, dramatically altering the c… -
Grants program aims to encourage older Australians to ‘move more’
Older Australians are being reminded of the importance of exercise, with a newly launched Government initiative aimin… -
Project hopes children could prove key in creating change in aged care
In comparison to its international counterparts, Australia’s welcome of intergenerational care has been slow, but a…
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