aged care

Minister for Aged Care promoted to Labor cabinet

Minister for Aged Care and Sport Anika Wells has benefitted from a recent party reshuffle, in which Prime Minister Anthony…

Undervalued and alone: Report on social isolation

As we celebrate the 'most wonderful time of the year' it is important to remember that many people within the…

10-year National Dementia Action Plan announced

The Albanese government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024-2034, aimed at creating a nation that's more “dementia inclusive.”…

Older people at risk from hot weather: Simple strategies for keeping cool

Although the winter months may typically be associated with heightened health risks for older adults, summer heat waves cause more…

STI rates are increasing among midlife and older adults. We need to talk about it

Globally, the rates of common sexually transmissible infections (STIs) are increasing among people aged over 50. In some cases, rates…

Falls cause 43% of injury hospitalisations. Here’s how to better predict and prevent them

Falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalisation in Australia, costing the public health system billions of dollars each year.…

Keeping cash crucial for older Australians

The Albanese government has released the details of a plan to ensure Australians are able to pay for essentials with…

What is ‘doll therapy’ for people with dementia? And is it backed by science?

The way people living with dementia experience the world can change as the disease progresses. Their sense of reality or…

Government warned of home care waitlist blowouts

Older Australians are staring down longer wait times for basic support to help them live independently over the next six…

BaptistCare merger the latest in a series of buyouts reshaping the sector

Following the successful merger of BaptistCare NSW & ACT and Baptistcare WA in March 2023, the boards of three more…

Video of 95yo’s Clare Nowlands’ Tasering played in Supreme Court

The NSW Supreme Court has been told that the police officer who discharged his Taser at a great-grandmother while responding to an…

Navigating ethical challenges in aged care: The role of clinical education – opinion

Aged care in Australia, as in many parts of the world, faces significant challenges as the population ages and demand…

Melbourne nurse cops suspension over Covid ‘mistake’

An aged care nurse has been suspended following a “mistake” he made during Covid lockdown in Melbourne. Nursing staff at…

Primary care involves more than GPs. A new review shows how patients can better access care

Stephen Duckett, The University of Melbourne Australians today are more likely than previous generations to live with complex and chronic…

Only 25% of older Queenslanders are aware of the risks heatwaves put on their health – new study

Mehak Oberai, Griffith University; Ella Jackman, Griffith University; Shannon Rutherford, Griffith University; Steven Baker, Griffith University, and Zhiwei Xu, Griffith…

Not so “lucky country”: 1 in 5 Aussies retiring to poverty

Australians face the brutal reality of going through their entire working life unable to afford a home and subsequently ending…

Death, stress and low wages: Covid Inquiry on aged care

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMC) and the Prime Minister have released the final report of an…

New telehealth cart keeps residents connected

An innovative telehealth cart is bringing families closer together at The Good Shepherd Home, in Townsville, especially for crucial conversations…

1/3 of healthcare workers delay tax return despite looming deadline

Data has revealed that over a third (38%) of health and wellness professionals are yet to file their tax return…

Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding to COVID?

Adrian Esterman, University of South Australia; Guzyal Hill, Charles Darwin University; Hassan Vally, Deakin University; Kim M Caudwell, Charles Darwin…

Life and death on the waitlist

An 86-year-old Adelaide Hills man has tragically personified the problem's surrounding assessments in the aged care system, requesting euthanasia under…

No. of people who can’t afford a visit to the GP doubles

Data has revealed a large increase in the number of people living in New South Wales who cannot afford to…

Three new staffing quality indicators added for residential aged care

The Australian government has announced the introduction of three new staffing quality indicators to the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality…

Dementia drug rejected by TGA

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has decided not to register Alzheimer's drug lecanemab (LEQEMBI) on the basis that "the demonstrated…

70% of providers concerned about pace of Aged Care Act rollout

A survey conducted by an Australian aged care peak body has revealed that seven in 10 providers are concerned with…