Aged
Calls for individual funding and culture change to support dignified aging
Aged care advocates gathered in Canberra today in the hope of adding their concerns to the main points of contention......
The one brave story encouraging others to speak out about elder abuse
Parents are meant to protect their children – not the other way around. But what happens when you suspect your......
Rewinding the Clock
In 30 years time, 20% of Australia’s population will be made up of those over 65 years old. The cost......
Ethnic aged care facilities falling short
Ten aged care facilities have submitted a petition to the Federal Minister for Health and Aging, Mark Butler, and the......
World Palliative Care Day – Can we accept our mortality?
Saturday the 13th of October is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, and while most of us can’t imagine even......
Music Helps Silver Memories
A Brisbane radio program, Silver Memories, is at the forefront of the use of music therapy. The 24 hour, 4MBS......
A more inclusive Seniors Week
Community care provider Care Connect took a slightly different focus this Seniors Week. They decided to host an open week......
Nursing homes ‘bad option’ for young people
Younger people with physical and mental disabilities should be spared living in nursing homes, a research paper says. Once they......
Could Aged Care Housing be Facing Budget Cuts?
There has been speculation in the media today that the aged-care sector could be facing a $2 billion hit, including......
A Place of their own – to enjoy the Golden Years
They’ve been together for many years now so is the world’s most speculated couple about to make it official? Will......