A gerontology professor has pressed for more research to improve health outcomes for female Australians later in life. Older women are at an increased risk of facing limited financial resources, living alone, and frailty and social isolation. Gerontology Professor Colette Browning ...
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Aged care seeks sustainable funding solutions in White Paper submission
The submission process for the comprehensive White Paper is in full swing as Australia seeks to address the financial challenges plaguing its aged care system. Over 63 per cent of aged care providers are operating at a loss, highlighting the urgency of ...
More »NSW Premier backs police amid backlash over fatal tasering incident
NSW Premier Chris Minns has backed the state police following the release of crucial details about the fatal tasering incident that occurred in an aged care home in May. New documents released this week reveal that the first press release ...
More »‘Gardening transcends age and background’: ECH’s bush tucker garden
A leading retirement living and home care provider is fostering cultural knowledge and emphasising the health benefits of native plants through a new bush tucker garden. During National Reconciliation Week, ECH officially opened the garden to residents living at Modbury ...
More »New care tool for rural older Australians receives federal support
A rural health service has received considerable funding from the federal government to launch a care planning tool for older Australians in rural communities. Yesterday, the Australian government granted $1.3m to fund the rollout of the Indigo 4Ms tool designed ...
More »Rising temperatures: older Australians and healthcare services at risk
Older people could face unique health challenges as temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more prevalent due to climate change. Global warming is projected to cause over 250,000 additional deaths annually between 2030 and 2050, and older people are at a ...
More »Reshaping nursing students’ view on aged care
A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements for second-and third-year nursing students. The University of Canberra was awarded $2.1m as part of the Commonwealth’s Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program ...
More »First workers arrive from Papua New Guinea under revised government scheme
A regional Queensland aged care provider has welcomed the first group of personal care workers from overseas under a renewed government scheme. Yesterday, the eight workers from Papua New Guinea (PNG) arrived under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to take ...
More »Nutrition secrets for older people unveiled: Q&A
A musculoskeletal health expert has identified calcium, protein and vitamin D as key nutritional challenges for older people. Last month, the government allocated $12.9m to lift the standard of food and nutrition in aged care, with independent dietitians conducting 500 ...
More »Older Australians face increasing risk of financial abuse
A leading Australian bank has urged older people to remain vigilant against financial abuse and scams on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Older Australians are the most likely to falls victim to scams, including card fraud, identity theft, and various ...
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