Helping mature age Australians into work
Concerns have been raised over older Australians being locked out of jobs, despite the announcement of five trial locations for…
Technology
Dementia research at the heart of new publication
The third issue of a series of online publications, dedicated to keep people living with or affected by dementia up-to-dat…
Feros Care wins Excellence Award
A winning combination of technology and aged care to improve the lives of seniors has seen aged and community care provide…
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Insight into the health and ageing industry conference with Health Metrics
SPONSORED STORY - With recent expansion into the United Kingdom and growing market domination in Australia and New Ze… -
Another win for GenWise Health and the aged care sector
South Australian based online aged care clinic, Genwise Health, has been announced as the 25th Telstra Aus… -
Online retirement village cost calculator – the first of its kind
Macquarie University in New South Wales has just released an easy to use online retirement village calculator to assi… -
Digital inclusion leaves older Australians out
The latest results on Australia’s Digital Inclusion Index have revealed that people aged over 65 are among those sc… -
New investigation into residential aged care costs come as new ‘user-friendly’ website is activated
The Federal Government’s announcement of a landmark investigation into residential aged care costs has coincided wi… -
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… -
In case of emergency, carry an ID USB
Older Australians are among those reaping the benefits from a new form of emergency identification that is now gainin… -
New research shows that robotic animals could be the way to go in dementia care
A recent study released by Australia’s Griffith University has shown ‘modest but significant benefit’ in the us… -
Additional $40 million for dementia research projects
An allocation of $40 million has been announced by the federal government to support 45 medical research projects aim… -
Older Australians aiming to age well are getting into gaming
The number of older Australians playing video games is on the up, and for good reason, according to the latest result… -
New app aims to pinpoint pain in our most vulnerable
It’s National Pain Week – a time to focus on and talk about pain especially in older Australians because pain is … -
Research results mark possible delay to Alzheimer’s
A new way to monitor, predict and delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease could be on the cards thanks to new result… -
$2 million grants support advancement in aged care
More than $2 million in grants has been allocated to three projects put forward by the National Ageing Research Insti… -
Leading health and senior care education and training provider announces new CEO
A new face is set to head the Aged Care Channel (ACC) with Chairman Pat McIntosh announcing Yvonne Webley as the orga… -
Aged care providers support ageing LGBTI community through mobile app
The introduction of funding for a new innovative mobile app and online education platform will aim to up-skill the ag… -
Getting close to nature and latest technology is helping those living with dementia in South Australia
While a snail care farm in the Coorong is assisting those living with dementia by helping them feel valued, a multicu… -
Simpler electricity prices for seniors WANTED
Older consumers could now be caught up in confusing and misleading offers following the deregulation of retail electr… -
Users to experience physical effects of dementia with virtual tour
Australian carers and caregivers for people with dementia will soon be able to experience the physical and mental cha…
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Conferences & Events
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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
Alzheimer's Australia invites you to the 17th Alzhe… -
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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