The prevalence of dementia is expected to double within the next 30 years without significant intervention, new figures suggest. [ + ]

A novel solution designed to help aged care residents with accurately testing their hearing has made the finals in the US digital health event ViVe 2025. [ + ]

A new approach to tackling loneliness in aged care is being pioneered by Silverchain and Federation University Australia. [ + ]

A professional photography project has been launched by an aged care manager based in Melbourne. [ + ]

At least 700,000 Australians over the age of 65 could be paying too much tax, Super Members Council research has shown. [ + ]

Research by Monash University suggests that without intervention, the total number of hip fractures globally could nearly double by 2050. [ + ]

In a bid to make Australian more dementia-inclusive, the federal government has released its National Dementia Action Plan 2024–2034. [ + ]

Tenterfield Care's Haddington Aged Care Community has just opened an additional 28 aged care beds. [ + ]

A cost-of-living boost will see $37 million in federal government funding delivered to aged care meal providers. [ + ]

Reforms to the aged care system will now push ahead, with the federal government's Aged Care Bill having passed through parliament. [ + ]

In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model. [ + ]

A digital risk prediction tool developed by RMIT University and Telstra Health for use in aged care facilities has been awarded for innovation. [ + ]

Services such as palliative care are not always equally accessible, particularly for Australians living in regional and rural areas. [ + ]

The introduction of legislation that establishes the Scams Prevention Framework aims to protect older Australians from online scams. [ + ]

Reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 have now passed through the WA parliament. [ + ]