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...
How attitudes towards veterans have changed over the last 50 years Why is ANZAC Day important to commemorate?
How does a resident’s life shape their attitudes to aged care? If you are a care leaver, you may now be reaching an age where you need to consider moving into a residential aged care...
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...
Dementia Positive Ageing Research How everyday Australians are making a difference in dementia research How does exercising raise funds for dementia research?
Consumers Dementia Positive Ageing Could your neighbourhood increase the risk of dementia? The impact of visiting your local park could be greater than you think
Consumers Industry Allied Health What they don’t tell you when becoming an aged care nurse Some of the roles of a nurse in aged care may seem unexpected
Consumers Industry Government Australian Government looking for fewer quality standards in proposed Aged Care Act Changes to the quality standards are proposed in the new Aged Care Act
Consumers Industry Government Aged Care Act delayed — who will be impacted? In 2022 – ‘23, expenditure on aged care was approximately $1,000 per person per annum and is projected to grow —...
Industry Safety & Security How staff and families differ on CCTV in aged care facilities New findings reignite the debate about surveillance in Australian aged care facilities
Consumers Advice Health and Wellbeing Expert attacked for encouraging vulnerable Aussies to get vaccinated Should you get the flu vaccine this year?
Consumers Providers Why Nintendo nurtures people with Parkinson’s A classic video game console has found a new audience in Australia’s aged care recipients!
Consumers Dementia ‘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...
Industry Positive Ageing Providers Why Easter matters more in aged care homes This Easter, tightening connections could help combat loneliness in older Australians
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?