Research supports need for more home care packages
Shorter waiting times for home care packages is associated with increased life expectancy and older people’s ability to remai…
Research
New collaboration to improve aged care access for Vietnamese and Indo Chinese Australians
Australian Unity and Multicultural Care Assist have embarked on a new initiative to provide more targeted and culturally r…
Strength exercises could help older adults get back on their feet
Older adults who participate in strength training may have a better chance of being able to get up independently after the…
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Housing costs 'crippling' for senior Australians
New research released this week from leading consumer and tenancy groups has shone the spotlight on difficulties face… -
Consumer report shines light on residents’ experience
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Landmark study shows ageism is alive and well among older Australians.
The most comprehensive national study ever undertaken to seek the views of Australians over 50 has found a third of o… -
Home care not keeping up with demand
Too many senior Australians are still without the level of care they need despite figures showing an increase in home… -
Survey seeks input on best possible solutions for future seniors
Input from the broader community is being sought through a research survey by care provider IRT for the future design… -
Retirement living on the rise, architecturally
New Census data of more than 68,000 units has proven that the sky's the limit when it comes to retirement living, wit… -
Older Australians ‘less affected’ by loneliness
A new survey has surprised its researchers, revealing that older Australians may be less lonely than first thought. -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the a… -
Aged care research announced as grant winning project
A research project focusing on aged care is just one of 35 exciting health and medical research projects across the F… -
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 2018-2… -
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… -
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 t… -
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…
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