Do you think aged care puts profits before people? You’re not the only one
Research from UnitingCare has revealed Australians have big “misconceptions” about aged care – and who…More
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Receiving a pension in aged care when one partner is still working – a balancing act
This question has come up a lot on our agedcare101 forum and it’s an issue…More
Interactive dementia app to give loved ones ‘a better visit’
Dementia Australia have developed a new app that helps family and friends connect and communicate…More
Is your heart the same age as you? A new tool from The Heart Foundation can help you find out
The Heart Foundation has kicked off a national heart disease awareness campaign with the launch…More
Warning! The “world’s most dangerous bird” is in Australia and it’s breaking and entering into Queensland homes
There have been three separate instances of breaking and entering and attacks on North Queensland…More
One-third of frontline aged care workers from overseas – but few incentives to keep them here
37 per cent of aged care workers in Australia were born overseas in 2016 –…More
The perfect gift: Sydney zoo will let you name a snake after your ex
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Wild Life Sydney has launched a competition giving the…More
Did you know Australia spends less on older people than almost any other developed country?
The Federal Government spends just 4.2 per cent of its GDP on age pensions –…More
Walking in their shoes: ‘empathy suits’ trial a first for aged care
Not-for-profit provider ACH Group has purchased three Premature Ageing Unisex Leisure (PAUL) Suits, developed by…More
Do you need aged care on a short-term basis? This program is designed for you
The Short-Term Restorative Care Program was introduced by the Federal Government in 2016 to provide…More