A government-instituted taskforce has proposed older Australians should pay more of the cost of their aged care, while steering clear of politically fraught options such
An analysis by the Australia Institute suggests that while recent aged care reforms aim to enhance safety and quality, they fall short in recognising workers’
The Retirement Living Council (RLC) is advocating for a reimagined approach to funding and delivering home care services for older Australians, urging the government to
Older Australians and their families now have access to vital information regarding how aged care services allocate resources, thanks to the introduction of the Dollars
A recent study conducted by Monash University in collaboration with Japan’s Institute for Health Economics and Policy sheds light on striking differences in painkiller medication
It’s generally accepted that the work of care is underfunded, undervalued, under… you name it. And, as has become painfully clear over the past few
Sixty-three newly graduated Registered and Enrolled Nurses are stepping into the aged care sector following their completion of the Aged & Community Care Providers Association
Palliative Care Victoria has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of care for older adults. Called “Dignified and Respectful Decisions,” this initiative
Wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) presents a significant challenge for the elderly, often leading to blindness. However, a groundbreaking treatment is on the horizon, offering
A new study has found that immigrants living with dementia in nursing homes were more likely to show aggressive behaviour compared to people born in
Australia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs
As we grow older, many of us desire to remain in our own homes for as long as possible. This desire to “age in place”
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