‘Better than nothing’ no longer: study calls out rural care gap
Healthcare in rural and remote Australia has long faced significant challenges. Dr Olivia Fisher, Senior Lecturer at Charles Darwin University and health researcher at Wesley
New e-DiVA app puts 24/7 dementia support in carers’ pockets
A new virtual assistant called e-DiVA is poised to transform day-to-day life for families who look after someone with dementia, offering personalised coaching, local service
Social factors, not just health, determine who can age at home
New research has revealed that social circumstances, not just health status, significantly influence whether seniors can remain in their homes as they age—a finding that
How aged care forces LGBTI+ seniors to conceal their identity
A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia has exposed significant shortcomings in aged care facilities for LGBTI+ seniors, with many residents feeling pressured
