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, ...
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Rural homes struggling to prepare for 24/7 nurses
Rural and regional aged care facilities say they are still grappling with acquiring enough nurses to fill the 24/7 nurse deadline due to start this week. The mandate, due to start 1 July, requires every aged care home in the ...
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 »Study links long-term impact of Covid-19 on the ageing brain
A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised concerns about the long-term consequences for older people. Research conducted by scientists at Macquarie University uncovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus ...
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 »NSW Premier backs police amid backlash over fatal tasering incident
NSW Premier Chris Minns has backed the state police following the release of crucial details about the fatal tasering incident that occurred in an aged care home in May. New documents released this week reveal that the first press release ...
More »‘Gardening transcends age and background’: ECH’s bush tucker garden
A leading retirement living and home care provider is fostering cultural knowledge and emphasising the health benefits of native plants through a new bush tucker garden. During National Reconciliation Week, ECH officially opened the garden to residents living at Modbury ...
More »New care tool for rural older Australians receives federal support
A rural health service has received considerable funding from the federal government to launch a care planning tool for older Australians in rural communities. Yesterday, the Australian government granted $1.3m to fund the rollout of the Indigo 4Ms tool designed ...
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 ...
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