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Iron deficiency linked to Alzheimer’s

A new study has found evidence that an Iron deficiency in the brain could be an important factor in developing…

St Basil’s inquest: Death was ‘manslaughter’, victim’s daughter tells court

A Melbourne woman believes her mother’s death from the coronavirus outbreak at St. Basil’s aged care facility was a form of “manslaughter”, a…

Seventy per cent of under 50s have a heart age older than themselves: Heart Foundation

Seventy per cent of Australians under 50 have heart health older than their metabolic age, according to the Heart Foundation.…

Australia’s largest trade deal locked in, outrage from advocates

Australia has ratified one of the largest trade agreements in history despite concerns that it may deter reform to the…

WA nurse arrested over fake COVID-19 jabs

A WA nurse has been arrested on suspicion of 'administering' fake COVID-19 vaccinations. The 51-year-old female RN has been charged…

Vaccine booster program officially rolls out across Australia from Monday

Australia’s booster shot program officially commences across the country today, with fully vaccinated adults aged over 18 who had their second shot…

Resident care and provider reputation among top reasons staff stay in aged care: ACWIC report

The opportunity to engage, interact and support older people is the key motivator keeping aged care workers in the industry,…

Aged care advocates criticise government over bizarre vaccine rule

There are fears Victoria’s elderly may be put at risk as the state opens up, with the government refusing to…

Property advocates warn of ‘ageing crisis’ in new state housing plan

Property advocates have aired concerns over new state government housing plans to halt retirement home development around NSW. This comes…

Lower blood pressure could be the key to slowing brain ageing

Researchers at the Australian National University have found that high blood pressure — albeit within the safe recommended range —…

Pfizer boosters approved, aged care residents up first

The government has announced that COVID-19 vaccination booster shots have been approved by the regulator, with aged care residents at…

Man faces court charged with murdering pregnant nurse Janet Dweh at her home

A 50-year-old Perth man has faced court charged with murdering a nurse just weeks before she was due to give birth to…

Fresh challenge to NSW vaccine mandates ‘very different’ to those dismissed last week, court told

A fresh legal challenge to Covid-19 vaccination mandates for health workers in NSW is “very different” to the two lawsuits knocked back…

Dairy rich diets drastically reduce fractures in aged care residents: research

Adding extra dairy into the diets of residents can drastically reduce fractures and falls in aged care, according to a…

Aged care workforce nearly 100 per cent vaxxed as Australia hits jab milestone

After fears that the mandatory vaccination rules may cause havoc among the aged care sector, Health Minister Greg Hunt has…

Judge sides with government in landmark lawsuit over Covid mandatory vax response

The NSW government has won a landmark Supreme Court challenge to the state’s lockdown measures to combat the Covid outbreak.…

Record support for NSW voluntary assisted dying bill to enter parliament this week

Legislation that would give terminally ill people in NSW the right to end their own lives on their terms will…

Is aged care an ageist institution? opinion

Ever wondered why aged care is full of passionate, good, caring people, yet the care older residents get is often…

Nominations open for ‘Council of Elders’, peaks want more detail

The government is taking nominations for the 'Aged Care Council of Elders', one of the key recommendations from the royal…

Baby Boomers will lead the charge to change in aged care: research

New research suggests that the baby boomer generation will be a force for change in the way we care for…

Ageism affects everyone in 2021: report

Ageism remains the most accepted form of prejudice in the country, with 90 per cent of Australians agreeing that it…

Aged care nurses in line for loyalty bonuses

Nurses working in the aged care sector could be in line for loyalty bonuses worth thousands of dollars under a…

Pregnant aged care nurse found dead in possible murder

Devastated family and friends have expressed their disbelief after a Perth nurse was found dead just weeks from giving birth…

Study reveals the secrets of men who live to 100

The largest study of ageing men in the southern hemisphere might give us some clues about the fountain of youth.…

Long term exposure to noisy traffic could lead to dementia

Exposure to noisy traffic over a long period could cause dementia, according to new research. The study, published in the…