Should we be talking about reablement programs for residential aged care?
Last week, we ran this story about a new Government-funded $29.2 million ‘reablement’ trial that…More
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Are you a carer for an older family member? It’s not as bad for your health as you might think
There are roughly 2.7 million unpaid care givers in Australia – and 96 per cent…More
Bushman the therapy horse lifts spirits for aged care home residents
A visit from Bushman, the ‘Therapist with Hooves’ (pictured), proved to be an exciting treat…More
Want to get moving? Join a group, says exercise trial for retirement village residents
Village residents in Western Australia are walking more and sitting less after researchers at Curtin…More
Aged care home residents beat the heat with new ice cream cart
Here’s a nice story for you sweet tooths. The team at Bethanie’s Elanora aged care…More
Aged care organisations unite in national campaign for sector reform – how you can get involved
Ahead of the Federal Election next month, the National Aged Care Alliance (NACA) – a…More
Do you have a loved one with Parkinson’s? This new medication system is designed to make life easier
Parkinson’s is the second-most common neurodegenerative illness after Alzheimer’s – with 80,000 Australians living with…More
Federal Budget fails to address 128,000 waiting list for home care – why we need a long-term funding solution for aged care
Aged care didn’t receive much attention in Tuesday night’s Federal Budget, despite the shadow of…More
Have the conversation early: why you should set up an advanced care plan now
This week is National Advance Care Planning Week, a reminder to all Australians to have…More
Know your rights: new Charter to guarantee rights of aged care recipients
A response to the Royal Commission, perhaps? New laws announced by the Government this week…More