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The online tool doctors and patients are using to fight the risk of dementia
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Have your say on an aged care planning tool
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Digital mental health support program to combat depression at home
Swinburne University of Technology and home care provider Silverchain have been hard at work on a new project which will offer older Australians a digital way to combat symptoms of depression.
2022: Our Year in Review
2022 was a big year that presented many changes and challenges for older people and the aged care sector.
Online literacy the key to bridging the digital divide gap for older Australians
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