Can an aged care facility, particularly one designed for residents living with dementia, feel anything but institutional? With a thoughtful approach to interior design, the answer is most certainly yes, even for developers whose budgets are modest. Australia is experiencing ...

They say wisdom comes with age and with experience. Dr David Bottomley is getting a double dose of it, having recently completed his thesis at 94. Bottomley now holds the title of ‘oldest PhD graduate in Australian history’. When he speaks, ...

One is fussy, one is laid back. One is punctual and clean, the other is messy and always late. One is young, the other is old. This isn’t another reboot of The Odd Couple, but the potential pairings tossed up ...

“To improve the quality of life of older Australians through good food and nutrition.” This is the vision of The Lantern Project, an aged care focused collaboration concentrated on the dining experience, legal and food quality issues as well as ...

I call Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt but get his voicemail. He is in the middle of a radio interview I am told. He calls me back, wishes me a happy New Year and I comment ...

It has been suggested that the western world has lost its ‘death literacy’ as we increasingly look to outsource end of life care to businesses. A new public health approach to palliative care has been put forward as a compassionate alternative ...

I’m fit, healthy, enjoy my work, volunteer, do recreational and sporting activities, and am part of a loving family.” “I am old, tired and depressed.” The above quotes, provided to Newgate Research as part of a COTA-commissioned survey of over 50s, ...

Over the last few years, Australia has been witnessing a growing palette of retirement living and aged care options. While many still prefer the classic downsize-to-the-country-side move, theme-based options like golf course and cruise-centred retirement communities are fast becoming popular ...