Making decisions about how we want to live as we age are often taboo subjects regardless of where we live in the world. Dr Jane Barratt, secretary general of the International Federation on Ageing in Canada, is calling for communities ...

The announcement that the Government will establish a Royal Commission into the aged care sector has brought the treatment our elder Australians face into the national spotlight. But Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken ...

It’s commonly thought that working as an aged care nurse comes with certain stereotypes. While some say it’s the end of a career, others believe helping people age is one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Envigor Home ...

The number of aged inmates in custody is rising, but what strategies are in place to provide a safe environment for this growing cohort? While most aged and frail inmates are housed in mainstream jails, some correctional centres contain areas ...

Research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has shown that indoor temperatures in aged care homes could dramatically alter the wellbeing of residents, particularly those with dementia. Researchers at the UOW’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre undertook a study of thermal ...

Staying active can be a challenge for most people, but one group that may find this more cumbersome are older people or those with dementia. ACH Group has started a program where residents are offered music-based exercise classes to encourage ...

A team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially launched Australia’s first dementia-friendly, net-zero energy house, which aims to improve quality of life for those with aged-related disabilities. Taking its name from a flower that flourishes in challenging environments, ...

Bullying in nursing is often dismissed as a rite of passage, yet the definition remains poorly defined. What exactly is bullying and is it in the eye of the beholder? That’s the question James Cook University’s Peter Hartin will answer ...