Want to help elderly parents stay in the family home? Check out this useful advice
Many of us want to stay living at home as long as possible – but…More
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Elderly couple living in separate aged care homes reunited again
Alf Craster, 89, and his wife of 68 years Hetty had been separated for the…More
Only one in four Australians have told their family their end-of-life wishes
Just six per cent of us have talked about these wishes with a doctor –…More
The key to reaching people with dementia? Through their playlist
We already know listening to music seems to relax people with dementia. Now we know…More
Want to get along better with the kids – or grandkids? Turn up the music
Most of us have memories – good and bad – of Mum and Dad turning…More
Do you care for an elderly parent? This study wants to hear from you
Deakin University is looking for participants for their Families in Later Life Study (FILLS) which…More
Do we need a better way to rate aged care facilities?
This week there’s been a lot of discussion in the media about the rates of…More
Do we need a register for aged care workers?
It’s an issue that’s being discussed in our office this week after news of another…More
Aussie boy makes international headlines – after stealing mum’s credit card and taking off to Bali
It’s the ‘A Current Affair’ executive’s dream story. The 12-year-old, nicknamed ‘Drew’ by the program…More
Good news: aged care providers must now provide flu vaccination programs to staff
Aged care providers must make a vaccination program every year available to workers and volunteers…More