When should you consider palliative care preparation?
No one wants to face a final goodbye, but being prepared is important and knowing how you wish to live in those last few...
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Heart attack risk resource launches online — are you safe?
Heart attacks may seem like something you would never expect to happen, until it does. Web-based resource Know Your... -
How to make a safer home for an older person
Nowadays, the idea of getting “put into a home” isn’t really ideal for older people living in Australia. It’s... -
Services and supports for older Australians at risk of homelessness
The 2016 Census, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, found that older people made up 16 percent of the total number... -
Aged care advocacy group sounds alarm on vaccination rates
Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), the peak advocacy group for older Australians, has expressed concern over new... -
A solution to the culture gap in Aged Care homes
Let Aged Care Guide help bridge the cultural gap in aged care -
5 reasons to check on your elderly neighbour during a heatwave
We all know someone who insists on wearing a cardigan in summer or refuses to turn on the air conditioning because... -
A very merry Christmas from us at Talking Aged Care!
The staff at Talking Aged Care wish you a merry Christmas, delightful holidays, and happy New Year. -
States brace for first COVID wave since axing of isolation rules
States along the country’s east coast are bracing for another wave of COVID-19, Chief Health Officers say – the... -
Older Australians at risk of making serious financial mistakes
Financial mistakes are more common in old age due to the complexity of information available, biased financial advice... -
Optus Data Breach: How to update your information and protect yourself
Up to 10 million customers were affected by a massive Optus data breach this week, with personal information –... -
Bulk billing is changing – how will it affect you?
The rising costs of providing health services is leading General Practitioners (GPs) to pass on more of the costs to... -
New workforce strategies you may notice in your nursing home
With aged care workers leaving the sector in droves and issues with encouraging people to join the sector, the Federal... -
How can I continue to receive care if my local council stops delivering aged care services?
A new funding model from the Federal Government has caused some Victorian councils to stop providing aged care services... -
Financial elder abuse increased due to the pandemic, how can you protect yourself?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently released data showing that the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in elder... -
Winter safety: Getting a ‘winter’ COVID booster
Last week, Australia reached a count of over 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. -
This World Elder Abuse Awareness Day protect yourself from harm
This Wednesday, 15 June, is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which shines an important light on elder abuse and how... -
Raising awareness about your right to palliative care
This week, 22 – 28 May 2022, is National Palliative Care Week, which aims to put a spotlight on the importance of... -
Aged care discussion was animated and fiery during second leaders debate
Last night’s second leadership debate saw current Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony... -
Two out of three at-risk Australians are ignoring important heart check-ups
For Heart Week 2022, the Heart Foundation is encouraging Australians between 45 and 74 years of age to not avoid their... -
New study finds one in three retirees want to or have re-entered the workforce
National Seniors Australia, peak body for older Australians, has released research that found 20 percent of pensioners...
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