Neighbour Day celebrates its 20th anniversary on 27 March
Australians have been resilient to many events over the last 2 years: floods, bushfires, and an…
Elderly
Shaking up aged care
Aged care in Australia has a terrible reputation, but our Dutch neighbours are putting systems in…
TV Show Spurs Programs Uniting Elderly and Toddlers
Are you a fan of the ABC television series ‘Old People’s Home For 4 Year Old's’?…
Protecting and Improving Lives for Dementia Patients
Bronwyn Jones, a carer for dementia patient Bill George has pleaded guilty to stealing almost $20,000…
Is Your Loved One In the Right Nursing Home?
We all want the best for our loved ones, especially as they enter into their later…
How The Elderly Can Cope With Loneliness
As the country learns to practice social distancing, it is especially important to protect older and…
The Truth Behind Loneliness
We've all felt the despairing feeling of loneliness at one point in our lives - whether…
The Prevalence of Depression and Suicide in the Elderly
We may all experience anxiety and depression at various stages of our lives. However, many older…
The Constraints of The Aged Care Sector
With the Royal Commission into Aged Care entering it's second year and the interim report due…
HILDA: Older Workers Boosting the Workforce
According to new research, the 65+ age group are the fastest growing sector in the Australian…
The Future of Medical Assessment
New Artificial Intelligence based technology is being developed to detect symptoms of both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s…
Aged Care Commission Uncovers Serious Concerns
The royal commission into aged care is continuing in Adelaide today. The commission has already heard…