While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms
Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study confirms the health and well-being benefits which can
A new initiative in the Loddon-Mallee region is providing respite for people with dementia and their carers through immersive nature experiences. The GreenConnect Dementia Respite
Aged-care workers will receive a significant pay increase after the Fair Work Commission ruled they deserved substantial wage rises of up to 28%. The federal
A recent study conducted by the Sydney Policy Lab and Impact Economics has shed light on the critical lack of investment in research and development
The Albanese Government recently released the much-anticipated Aged Care Taskforce’s Final Report, marking a significant step toward overhauling Australia’s aged care system to provide sustainable,
Aged care financing is a vexed problem for the Australian government. It is already underfunded for the quality the community expects, and costs will increase
A new Australian study has revealed an alarming statistic – 6 out of 10 aged care residents are taking antidepressant medications. Researchers are concerned this
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
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