R U OK Day: Shining a Light on Mental Health in Aged Care
Going into an aged care facility can be hard. It’s a significant life transition that often comes with various emotional and...
Caring & Carers
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Accessing free dementia information just got easier for Queenslanders of all ages
Dementia Australia’s free information sessions can help increase Australians’ understanding of what... -
How carers tackle a controversial decision and why they do it
Palliative care allows Australians at the end of their lives to be more comfortable, but some may chose another option -
Australia’s rental crisis is pushing aged care workers ‘out of their own communities’
Rental stress is affecting the aged care workers that are caring for older Australians -
Free public transport for carers in Victoria during National Carers Week
Why is the Victorian Government providing free public transport for carers this week? -
Dementia may become the greatest threat to Aussie lives: here’s why
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data that highlights a shift in focus for health care may be needed... -
This upcoming technology could solve Australia’s aged care workforce shortage
Some robots are used to manufacture car parts, but could robots soon be used to help older Australians in aged care... -
One-of-a-kind gallery opens today, featuring artworks by artists with dementia
Dementia can affect a person’s behaviour and memory, but one art gallery is highlighting the abilities of artists... -
Aged care advocates say home care support wait times are ‘misleading’
Council on the Ageing Chief Executive Officer Corey Irlam expressed concern about current Home Support Package wait... -
New Aged Care Act: what’s happening and when?
With expected reforms soon to change the current Aged Care Act, older Australians and their families may be confused... -
Older Aussie carers in Victoria can access free psychology and physiotherapy services
Older Aussies looking after loved ones may be eligible for free services at this Victorian health clinic -
Assistant Minister for Health and Aged Care praises research funding allocations of $15.8 million dollars
The National Health and Medical Research Council Partnership Project scheme granted funding to Associate Professor... -
From dementia-friendly cinemas to podcasting: initiatives popping up over Australia
Approximately 411,000 Australians live with dementia, as per recent data from the Australian Institute of Health and... -
QLD and NSW aged care homes prepare as a severe weather warning is issued
Floods have been found to cause approximately 20 percent of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia,... -
Aged Care Employee Day celebrates the efforts of over 370,000 Aussies
Aged Care Employee Day helps Aussies show gratitude to aged care workers in Australia on August 7, 2024. -
Could Micro Towns be the future of dementia care?
How one Australian residential aged care community is caring for its residents -
Bill Shorten attends event in support of the two Australians who die of this disease every day
How older age could increase your risk of this disease -
Could the colder months be more dangerous for older Australians?
Many Australians are aware of dangers related to extreme heat, but understanding the risks of being too cold is equally... -
Dementia doulas are coming to WA
Looking after someone with dementia means adapting to their changing needs. Dementia doulas can assist with the... -
New hope for Australians with Huntington’s disease
Huntington’s disease can be a devastating diagnosis to receive as there are currently no treatments. However, new...
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