The state of concussions in contact sports and impact as you age ‘Concussion,’ a word often associated with sports injuries, carries far greater significance as individuals age. The...
‘Traffic-related’ risk is listed as a leading factor for dementia onset There are genetic and modifiable factors that make people vulnerable to developing dementia, but researchers have identified...
Why Easter matters more in aged care homes This Easter, tightening connections could help combat loneliness in older Australians
1 A scan may indicate your risk of dementia five to 10 years before symptoms develop A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the...
2 What happens to your pets when you die Our furry friends are more than just pets. They are cherished members of our...
3 Department of Health set to address ‘10 years of reform in only 10 days’ on February 2 The Department of Health and Aged Care will address the fallout from COVID-19...
Consumers Nutrition Positive Ageing Why women are more likely to have osteoporosis Improving your diet and increasing exercise could reduce your risk of osteoporosis
Consumers Government Positive Ageing How one online resource has changed the game for seniors in NSW Knowing you can access reliable information in one place could be a game-changer for older Australians
Industry Government Why July is critical for the aged care sector Will July be a gamechanger in upholding the rights of older Australians or delayed ahead of the next election?
Industry Mental Health How sexism hits older women hard later in life What are the lasting impacts of sexism on older women?
Consumers Dementia Products What does technology have to do with Alzheimer’s disease? How could technology reduce cognitive decline in older Australians?
Industry Workforce Providers, indirect and direct care workers — how Stage Three will impact you Do you believe that some workers are more entitled to a raise than others in the aged care sector?
Industry Workforce Fair Work decides on 25 percent wage increase to aged care staff At 2pm AEDT, aged care staff will learn the Fair Work Commission decision regarding a 25 percent increase to wages.
Consumers Government Providers How does the new 60-day prescription scheme affect me? Understanding more about the 60-day prescription update to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme could benefit you.
Consumers Positive Ageing Products What’s the best way to manage my medications? Multiple options are available to organise your medications
Consumers Technology How to help older adults use emojis Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives?
Industry Government Aged Care Taskforce report concludes taxpayers can’t foot the bill The government currently funds 75 percent of residential aged care and 95 percent of the home care sector.
Consumers Mental Health Positive Ageing Why should art sessions be included in aged care homes? One aged care home in Queensland is helping its residents through art therapy sessions.
Health and Wellbeing What leads to age-related hearing loss? As Australia’s population ages, we expect the number of people with a hearing impairment to double to an estimated 7.8...
Consumers How to market to older Australians — an untapped market If you’re an older Australian, how would you like brands to depict you or speak to you?
Consumers Dementia Research New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness.