More investment needs to be made to prevent dementia, which is set to become Australia's leading cause of death. [ + ]

Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care facilities. [ + ]

An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons. [ + ]

Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows. [ + ]

Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show. [ + ]

The latest Sector Performance Report for the April to June 2024 quarter has been released by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. [ + ]

A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next four years. [ + ]

Nearly 6% of Australians over the age of 55 are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), otherwise known as an irregular pulse or heartbeat. [ + ]

There are calls for Australian businesses and communities to work towards "dementia readiness" as more Australians choose to age in their own homes. [ + ]

An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been welcomed by advocacy groups. [ + ]

The use of sensors could allow older Australians to remain in their homes for longer, according to some experts. [ + ]

Older people in rural and remote communities will receive more opportunities to stay close to family and friends when moving to residential care. [ + ]

More needs to be done to support Stolen Generations aged care residents with dementia, experts say. [ + ]

The sexual health of people living with dementia needs to be considered in aged care settings, according to a US sexologist. [ + ]

Monash University will receive $1.3 million in federal government funding to update guidance for dementia care. [ + ]