Free public transport for carers in Victoria during National Carers Week
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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... -
Today’s Ageism Awareness Day fights against age-related abuse
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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... -
International Day of Older Persons to celebrate older Aussies and fight ageist stereotypes
New Australian Human Rights Commission findings suggest that changes need to occur so older Aussies don’t... -
Two-thirds of older Aussies are unprepared for bushfire season
Data from a recently released report highlights a concerning reality of older Australians having limited bushfire... -
How your city shows your age in Australia
With an ageing and growing population, data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicates which cities attract... -
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: how your super could affect government support
Older Australians with unclaimed super should be aware of what the new Aged Care Act could mean for them -
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... -
How polio-affected Aussies achieved Paralympic and Olympic status
As the Paris Games take centre stage, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the stories of two Australians who survived... -
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Olympian this year
At 69 years old, Mary Hanna was the oldest Australian Olympic athlete present at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showing older... -
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 -
New link between Alzheimer’s disease and spatial awareness issues
Researchers suggest there could be a link between Alzheimer’s disease and poor spatial awareness. -
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... -
One in two older Aussies could benefit from upcoming summit at Parliament House
Australian healthcare experts and government officials will meet on Thursday to discuss the importance for reforms in... -
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... -
What’s the best way to manage my medications?
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How to help older adults use emojis
Looking to move into the modern age of communication and speak smoothly with relatives? -
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,...
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