Did you know nearly 6,000 Australians with disabilities are living in residential aged care?
Almost 200 are under the age of 45 – now the Federal Government has unveiled…More
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New visas and employment-assistance program tackle aged care workforce shortage
According to a recent Government report on the future of Australia’s aged care workforce, over…More
Aged care home builds ‘sensory garden’ for residents with dementia
St Francis Aged Care in central west NSW has created an outdoor space designed to…More
An eye scan could detect Alzheimer’s disease, says new study
Yes, it’s true – researchers from the Duke Eye Center in San Francisco have shown…More
Rainbows and Opals – a book about one resident’s ongoing experience in an aged care home
Last weekend, I lay on the couch and read this beautiful book. Published in October…More
Do we need regular ‘depression screenings’ in our aged care homes? This expert says yes
At agedcare101, we often hear from people whose loved ones are struggling to adjust to…More
Need help to modify your home for later life? There’s a service you can contact
The Home Modification Information Clearinghouse (HMInfo) is an information service that helps people to navigate…More
Hey Google! Australian-first technology to help older people stay at home
Not-for-profit aged care provider, Feros Care, has launched a new program using Google Assistant that…More
Animal therapy: robotic pets bring back happy memories for people with dementia
A number of aged care home across Perth are rolling out robotic kittens and puppies…More
Want to have your say about aged care with the Royal Commission?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has started hosting community forums around…More