"Sadistic at worst" — ADA calls for dental funding
20 March, 2025To avoid needless hospital admissions, the Australian Dental Association is calling on the next federal government to fund a Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule.
Lack of shingles awareness among those at risk: study
26 February, 2025With around one in three Australians expected to develop shingles in their lifetime, a new study reveals a worrying lack of knowledge about the virus.
Medication management project for older people commences
26 February, 2025A new pilot project designed to help older people better manage their medications has commenced at several general practices in Townsville and Charters Towers.
A Day in the Life of Amanda Bartosewicz
17 January, 2025Despite encountering some very challenging circumstances and setbacks in her personal life, Amanda Bartosewicz always knew her dream was to work in aged care.
New aged care beds open at Tenterfield Care
11 December, 2024Tenterfield Care's Haddington Aged Care Community has just opened an additional 28 aged care beds.
'Baby boomer freight train' makes home care a pressing need
20 November, 2024In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model.
Achieving palliative care equality for rural Australia
14 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaServices such as palliative care are not always equally accessible, particularly for Australians living in regional and rural areas.
Should older people take driving lessons?
13 November, 2024 | Supplied by: University of NSWThe latest research into older driver behaviour suggests that that tailored driving lessons can improve safety on the road for older drivers.
In conversation: the truth about after-death administration
28 October, 2024 by Danielle Phillips, founder of Sage Executor SolutionsDid you know it takes the average executor in Australia 200–300 hours to fully administer an estate?
Aged care workforce at risk of burnout: survey
21 October, 2024A new Palliative Care Australia survey indicates that a substantial percentage of the aged care workforce is struggling with increased demands.
It takes a community to care: Amber Ferguson
16 October, 2024Registered nurse Amber Ferguson has a deeply personal commitment to aged care, after witnessing her mother's final journey through Quirindi Care Services.
Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
01 October, 2024Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show.
Say "no" to the nursing home, urges campaign
07 August, 2024A new television, radio and digital campaign has been launched that calls for Australians to embrace independent living as they age.
How hospital stays could be reduced for older patients
01 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityNew research conducted by Flinders University has revealed one key way that hospital stays could be minimised for older patients.
In conversation with Janet Phillips: dying with dignity
24 July, 2024Victoria faces a dire funding crisis in aged care palliative services, raising concerns that many older people may be denied the opportunity to die with dignity.
