A major bank has made the shock decision to scrap cash in all of its branches across Australia, in what could be another step towards a cashless society. Macquarie Bank has announced it will phase cash out across its branches ...

As part of research into ageism's effect on older people's health, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) held educational workshops that saw 90 per cent of its participants rethink the way they communicated with old people. Evaluations conducted both immediately ...

Dementia Australia (DA) is asking the families, carers and doctors of those living with dementia to start the conversation about voting in the upcoming referendum. DA chief Maree McCabe AM said each family should make a decision depending on their ...

Australian chef Maggie Beer and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have teamed up to introduce an innovative program focused on food and nutrition within the aged-care sector. Backed by the Federal Government’s $12.9 million funding to improve food and nutrition in ...

Last week’s Intergenerational Report (IGR) release projected Australia’s population to age over the next 40 years – and it’s not a problem. Chief of The Centre for Optimism Victor Perton said it was essential to recognise the future of ageing as an ...

The Albanese Government has fulfilled its promise of implementing the 24/7 nursing mandate across aged care facilities. From July 1, aged care homes were required to have a registered nurse on-site for 24 hours, seven days a week. A month ...

New research by the University of Southern Queensland found that spice may be the secret to dementia prevention. Researchers are investigating how capsaicin, a molecule found in chillies, can affect brain health. Tammy Thornton, an Honours student involved in the ...

New research revealed transgender and non-binary people were at a "significantly higher risk" of Alzheimer’s disease later in life. The study conducted by UNSW was pioneering as it was the first to investigate differences in dementia according to sex and ...

Computers, crossword puzzles, and chess – these three "brain activities" have a shared factor in being much stronger in slowing dementia down. A Monash University study has found activities like crosswords, chess, using a computer, and keeping a journal may ...

A new research project will aim to provide support and resources for dementia patient carers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Flinders University released a new program aimed at developing a support system that addresses numerous problems faced by people with dementia ...