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Café at residential aged care home offers employment for people with disability
A café in Narre Warren, Victoria is providing the community with more than just coffee and cake. -
Christmas cheer ‘in the bag’
Residents at Western Australian not-for-profit aged care and retirement living provider Bethanie have been busy suppo… -
Welcome funding boost no long-term solution, say industry bodies
A half-a-billion dollar boost to the aged care sector that will support thousands of senior Australians to live at h… -
New technology to help seniors live longer at home
High-tech movement monitoring promises to help more senior Australians live safely in their own homes for longer, tha… -
National storytelling platform recognises inspiring individuals in aged care
A new storytelling platform aims to give a stronger voice to the many inspirational individuals and stories that make… -
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 cultura… -
New retirement code of conduct to promote resident safety, dignity and happiness
Retirement village operators across the country are being urged to show their commitment to high standard and residen… -
Art therapy a stroke of creativity
You don’t have to be an expert in drawing or painting to reap the benefits of art therapy. Unleashing your inner Pi… -
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 abilit… -
Benefits of private health insurance for seniors
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New appointment to aged care Royal Commission
A new Commissioner has been added to the upcoming Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. -
Call for providers to release staff ratios
Aged care providers should be required to report staff-to-patient ratios on a quarterly basis, a Federal committee ha… -
New Helping Hand CEO looks to build on solid foundations
South Australian aged care service provider Helping Hand has announced the appointment of Chris Stewart as new Chief … -
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 afte… -
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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Seniors 'crushing' stereotypes in new documentaries
Picking up a tennis racquet at age nine, Margaret Fisher had no idea the sport, which has taken her around the world,… -
New ACH Group CEO excited about road ahead
South Australian aged care provider ACH Group has announced the appointment of Frank Weits as its new Chief Executive… -
New dysphagia-friendly cookbook looks beyond the blender
A cookbook full of recipes designed specifically for people who have difficulty swallowing is now just a click away. -
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…
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