Peak bodies team up with ABC’s Dr Norman Swan on COVID-19 video series
Dr Norman Swan, physician and ABC journalist and broadcaster, is collaborating with aged care peak body, Leading Age...
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Keeping music alive in aged care during COVID-19
Live music can be an important activity for older people to engage and help them connect with others, however, many aged... -
Senior Australians receive access to free online eSafety courses
The Federal Government has invested in free daytime webinar courses for older Australians to improve their online skills... -
New COVID-19 hotline for older Australians launches
Older Australians will now be able to call a dedicated COVID-19 hotline to access the critical information they need to... -
Older people avoiding eye appointments risk losing their sight
While the coronavirus is yet to reach its peak, it’s already becoming clear that the after-effects of the pandemic... -
How the aged care workforce and providers have adapted to the coronavirus
Every day there is a new update around the coronavirus and how we, as individuals, can help reduce the spread of... -
Five easy home exercises for older people
Keeping fit and healthy is an important part of ageing well, but it’s even more important now as Australia is... -
How do I continue to get healthcare if I am self-isolating?
As more and more businesses close and the Government takes action to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, or... -
People with dementia and the coronavirus
Protecting people with dementia from the coronavirus will be difficult and there will be a number of challenges around... -
How home care will change while looking after a loved one from a distance
The coronavirus will change how home care services are delivered at home to recipients, and families will need to switch... -
Keeping yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19
Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. -
How to self-isolate and tips to not get bored indoors
The Federal Government has called for people to self-isolate at home if they have just returned from overseas or have... -
Everything you need to know about coronavirus
A coronavirus is a large family of viruses which can cause illness in animals or humans. The Australian Department of... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Innovation and technology in aged care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held two workshop hearings in Adelaide from March 16-17 covering... -
Coronavirus stimulus package boosts aged care
From 10-12 March, the Federal Government released stimulus packages for the healthcare sector and the economy, in... -
Adelaide joins global innovation network Aging2.0
Aging2.0, a global innovation network for longevity and ageing, has arrived in Adelaide with a pre-launch event... -
Potential lockdowns for aged care facilities at risk of coronavirus
Aged care facilities may be put into lockdown due to the recent surge in coronavirus cases. This was announced by Prime... -
ITAC Conference put the spotlight on innovation in aged care
SPONSORED STORY – The Information and Technology in Aged Care (ITAC) Conference was hugely successful this year,... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: “Gold standard” care requires staffing ratios
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held a one day hearing in Adelaide on Friday discussing the... -
Dementia masterclasses for industry leaders
SPONSORED STORY – Dementia Australia has announced a series of practical masterclasses around the country to help... -
Professor John Newnham named Senior Australian of the Year
A 67 year old obstetrics specialist from Perth, Western Australia (WA), Professor John Newnham AM, was named the Senior...
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