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Victorian aged care is struggling to contain the COVID-19 outbreak tearing through the system, with 952 active cases linked to aged care, including workers, and 87 facilities having active outbreaks, according to figures released by the state government. About 80 ...

A new training kit has been developed to help foster stronger relationships between carers and aged care recipients. The Little Things training kit was led by the Farnham Street Neighbourhood Learning Centre in partnership with Meaningful Ageing Australia and contains ...

“One of the greatest gifts of being a doctor for older adults is the constant reminder that life is fragile, finite and precious,” starts Dr Kate Gregorevic in her new book, Staying Alive: The Science of Living Healthier Happier and ...

Victoria has recorded its largest daily COVID-19 figures and the nation’s deadliest day of the pandemic within the space of 24 hours. Ten new deaths were announced on Sunday, seven of which were linked to outbreaks in aged care facilities, ...

The COVID-19 crisis in Victorian aged care homes is worsening as the St Basil’s aged care home has been evacuated and residents taken to private hospitals, according to the Nine papers. St Basil’s had been taken over by the federal ...

A largescale survey of 10,000 adults shows that Australians believe the government should increase funding to the aged care sector. The research paper involved speaking with adults not currently using aged care services and found that 90 per cent of ...

The CEO of an independent aged care home in NSW is calling for help from the government as she is forced to reinstate some lockdown visitation measures and her home is on the brink of running out of PPE. Viv ...

Residents at a UK aged care home have been recreating classic album covers as a way to keep themselves entertained during lockdowns. Albums by David Bowie, Adele, the Clash among others have been creatively reimagined by the residents and staff ...