Dark humour can be a guiding light for older people when navigating the complexities and trials of ageing, according to a philosophy professor. As people age they face many challenges including loneliness, social isolation, disability, frailty, and losing friends and ...
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87-year-old residents’ unexpected rise to fame
Dennis Gleeson's love for rugby gave him an unexpected claim to fame after scoring an entry into the Guinness World Records in 2006. The 87-year-old is a resident at Bolton Clarke Cabrini and holds the record for the oldest Rugby ...
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Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to healthcare. Last Friday, a newly established expert advisory group for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, ...
More »New campaign sheds light on ‘unseen struggles’ faced by dementia caregivers
Caregivers of people with dementia could be lacking adequate support, according to a prominent Australian dementia organisation chief. It's estimated that 70 per cent of people with dementia live at home and receive support from their families and carers. The ...
More »Addressing health inequities for older women: Q&A
A gerontology professor has pressed for more research to improve health outcomes for female Australians later in life. Older women are at an increased risk of facing limited financial resources, living alone, and frailty and social isolation. Gerontology Professor Colette Browning ...
More »Aged care seeks sustainable funding solutions in White Paper submission
The submission process for the comprehensive White Paper is in full swing as Australia seeks to address the financial challenges plaguing its aged care system. Over 63 per cent of aged care providers are operating at a loss, highlighting the urgency of ...
More »Rising temperatures: older Australians and healthcare services at risk
Older people could face unique health challenges as temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more prevalent due to climate change. Global warming is projected to cause over 250,000 additional deaths annually between 2030 and 2050, and older people are at a ...
More »Reshaping nursing students’ view on aged care
A new project has been launched to provide training and support for nurse educators and facilitate clinical placements for second-and third-year nursing students. The University of Canberra was awarded $2.1m as part of the Commonwealth’s Aged Care Nursing Clinical Placements Program ...
More »Nutrition secrets for older people unveiled: Q&A
A musculoskeletal health expert has identified calcium, protein and vitamin D as key nutritional challenges for older people. Last month, the government allocated $12.9m to lift the standard of food and nutrition in aged care, with independent dietitians conducting 500 ...
More »Chemists and doctors clash over prescribing in aged care homes
A new study has emphasised a need for better teamwork between GPs and pharmacists to curb medicine-related harm in residential aged care homes. Nearly 98 per cent of people in aged care experience at least one medicine-related problem, with up to 80 ...
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