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One in three older Australians hesitant about retirement: podcast
Australians over 55 are feeling insecure about their financial future and might hold off planning their retirement, a new report…
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Care staff speak out at fair work pay rise case
Personal care workers are under increasing pressure to juggle residents' complex health needs while nurses are fleeing from the sector…
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St BasilāsĀ aged care managers face court
Managers of a MelbourneĀ agedĀ careĀ home where 50 residents died during a Covid-19 outbreak have argued against giving evidence as it would…
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Fighting age discrimination at work: podcast
One in five older Australians are experiencing age discrimination in the workplace affecting their mental health and creating serious obstacles…
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Painting centenarians to fight ageism: podcast
Olivia Daniel and her painting of 100- year-old Helene. Fifteen-year-old Olivia Daniel likes to paint and sculpt. She used her…
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Sector nurses to miss out on ‘thank you’ bonus
Nurses working in the private and aged care sectors will not qualify for NSW and Victoria's āthank youā bonuses, state…
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Aged care residents face high rates of sexual violence
Recent data has shown that more than 500 people living in residential aged care were sexually assaulted in the last…
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Call for more humane media portrayal of older people: podcast
Older people are being portrayed as being in ill-health, victims, or being a burden on society in the Australian media,…
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Walking slowly could be a key sign of dementia
People who walk slower and experience memory problems as they age are at an increased risk of developing dementia, a…
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New aged care ministers sworn in by PM Albanese
Mark Butler has been named as the new Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care. The deputy leader of the…
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Australiaās oldest Covid survivor turns 105
A NSW aged care resident who recently battled Covid has just celebrated her 105th birthday. May Harrison, who is thought…
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The case for an individual approach to preventing falls: podcast
Older people in aged care homes are twice as likely to have a fall than people living in the community.…
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Get busy living or get busy dying: opinion
Why are so many aged care professionals pushing for older people to have a āgood deathā? But nota good life?…
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HSU takes aged care caterer to federal court
A majorĀ agedĀ careĀ union has taken anĀ agedĀ careĀ catering service to the federal court for not paying penalty rates to staff on weekends. The…
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Aged care advocate reflects on loss and grief: podcast
Sarah Holland-Batt's latest book The Jaguar contains an intimate collection of poems about the decline of her father and the…
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Workforce shortage solution is staring right at us: opinion
With Australiaās unemployment rate at its lowest level for more than 40 years, bringing the prospect of rising wages, higher…
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‘Akin to a hotel’ ā one resident’s experience of life in an aged care home: podcast
Alwyn Gordon has found that she doesn't mind living in residential aged care. After a stroke, Alwyn was told she…
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Report shows half of Australian aged care homes are losing money: what can be done? – podcast
Aged care homes continue to run at a financial loss despite raised home care packages and federal funding. According to…
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Euthanasia to be legalised in NSW
Terminally ill people in NSW will have access to euthnasisa in a landmark decision handed down by state parliament yesterday. …
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The ’empowering’ choice of deciding when to die – Podcast
Fifteen older people inĀ a recent study said being in charge of when they die is "empowering". The qualitative survey from…
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Sean Rooney steps down as LASA CEO
Sean Rooney has announced he will step down as chief executive of Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) after six years…
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Wearable sensing technology coming to the fore to improve wellbeing in aged care
The wellbeing of older people in residential aged care might improve soon due to the development of new health monitoring…
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The crucial role of social networks for older people’s wellbeing – Podcast
Older people struggling with their mental health during COVID-19 did not seek support due to technology barriers and health fears,…
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‘New ventures’: Ian Yates steps down as COTA’s chief – podcast
After three decades of advocating for aged care, Ian Yates has announced he will step down as chief executive of…
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Aged care workers strike, Colbeck eyes overseas staff
Aged care workers from five major providers took nationwide action this week to protest āhorrifyingā workplace conditions and poor wages.…
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