Marriage Equality vote may leave elderly at risk
Safeguards have been put in place nation-wide as part of the current Marriage Equality postal survey, however concerns are stil…
Safety & Security
Stay at home longer with home modifications
SPONSORED STORY - Home modifications are among one of the most important factors in keeping Australians at home longer acc…
Report for review into aged care regulations rescheduled
The Government’s Review of National Aged Care Quality Regulatory Processes has been extended from 31 August to 29 Septe…
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Assistance considered for non-monitored medical alarm users
After months of lobbying, nbn has confirmed it is currently in the process of reviewing the assistan… -
iTunes scam alert: elderly Australians at risk
An alert has been issued about over the phone payment through iTunes gift cards following more than 2,000 complaints … -
Protecting the vulnerable from exploitation and protecting rights
Unsolicited contact from charities, providers and the like are common for almost everyone, but for some of our most v… -
Calls for further dialogue on domestic violence and older people
Recognising the need for more dialogue and research into domestic violence and older people, the South Eastern Sydney… -
Government calls for feedback on regulations review
Aged care recipients, their families, health and aged care service providers, regulators and key experts and any othe… -
Synovum Care Bellmere facility to provide 'inclusive' dementia care
Synovum Care is preparing to open the world’s first inclusive village for residents with dementia and other complex… -
Technology needs to support delivery of aged care services
Establishing a national data exchange and reporting hub to support providers with advanced business intelligence, ana… -
Calls for national elder abuse helpline
The possibility of an elder abuse national helpline number is one aspect Carolanne Barkla, Chief Executive Officer of… -
Understanding and ending the abuse of older people
This years World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, held on June 15th, is focussed on raising awareness and understanding of … -
Consumers warned to stay wary of scams around tax time
The Australian Taxation office is reminding people to be vigilant around tax time, when scammers may be particularly … -
Staff ratios in aged care should help ensure quality care
‘Not enough nursing staff’ is the main reason for residents missing out on care, followed by ‘too many resident… -
Fresh allegations push Oakden closer to closure
The doors of the Oakden Nursing Home in South Australia may close sooner than first thought following two new claims … -
Experts urge consumers to stay wary on social media
Government and consumer groups are using this years National Consumer Fraud Week, #Fraudweek2017, to spread awareness… -
Police warn of ‘can you hear me’ phone scam
A phone scam that made the rounds in the United States and United Kingdom this year has now reached Australia, author… -
22 recommendations to make roads safer for older people
Lower speed limits, simplified traffic junctions, more pedestrian safety infrastructure, increased mobility scooter e… -
‘Safely Home' Program wins Award for Excellence
A program to help prevent people living with dementia from going missing has won the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Awa… -
Older drivers keeping themselves safe
World first insights into the driving patterns and behaviours of people aged 75 and over were revealed by experts in Mel… -
Tackling the ‘burning issues' in aged care
Just last month, a fire engulfed an aged care facility in northern Mexico, killing at least 16 elderly residents in a pr…
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3Points Connect - Living to 100 a Blessing or a Curse
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2017 LASA National Congress
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17th Alzheimer's Australia Biennial National Dementia Conference
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Dying to Talk - Rural SA Tour
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The Next Phase of Aged Care Reform
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ITAC 2017 - Navigating the Future
The way healthcare is delivered is changing and navigatin…
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