Additional quality indicators for aged care introduced
The QI program is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with...
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How to check if a charity is real
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Some older Australians can’t contact emergency services after network closure
Telstra and Optus are closing their 3G networks on October 28, 2024, with experts warning older Australians to check the... -
Older Aussies lose over $8.5 million to scammers in one month
Tax returns must be completed by the end of the months and financial experts highlight why you shouldn’t delay... -
QLD and NSW aged care homes prepare as a severe weather warning is issued
Floods have been found to cause approximately 20 percent of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia,... -
Upcoming 3G network closure may affect your access to emergency services
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Eighty percent of older Aussies are not confident about their online safety
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First-of-its-kind charity launches to support older victims of cybercrime
After 10 years of distressed phone calls, the tech-xperts behind Geekify are committed to the launch of a new cyber... -
How old is ‘too old’ to drive?
If you believe you have reached a point of it being too unsafe for you to drive, then you will need to contact your... -
How staff and families differ on CCTV in aged care facilities
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Could pandemic planning for vulnerable people replace the need for vaccines?
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When should I check with an older person about hot weather?
Hot suburbs mean higher electricity bills, more heatwave deaths and a blistering environment. When should you check in... -
A gateway to fall prevention and healthy ageing
The Healthy Bones Australia 2023 report revealed half of all fractures are occurring in adults aged 50 – 69 years. -
Older people at risk of heart disorder from antipsychotic medications
Antipsychotic medications are often viewed as a last resort option for managing the aggressive symptoms of dementia, but... -
How to help older Australians cope with disasters
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How medications impact women differently than men — the new model for meds
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Ageing isn’t synonymous with depression — Anglicare’s Prevention Program
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Who will benefit from the $10 billion dollar housing fund?
Australia’s social housing wait-lists have grown as the sector had continued to stagnate for over two decades.... -
Senior patients were more likely to be prescribed older medicines following stroke
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Seniors Card ‘scam’ website responded to Government warning
The website intended to charge senior Australians for a free service.
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