Industry News
Financial hardship still poses a barrier to quality care
There are calls for reform in the next Budget to ensure older people in financial hardship do not miss out on quality aged care. [ + ]
Medication management project for older people commences
A new pilot project designed to help older people better manage their medications has commenced at several general practices in Townsville and Charters Towers. [ + ]
Lack of shingles awareness among those at risk: study
With around one in three Australians expected to develop shingles in their lifetime, a new study reveals a worrying lack of knowledge about the virus. [ + ]
HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at age 100 or more. [ + ]
Humanoid companion to combat loneliness in aged care
Data reveals one in five older Australians experience loneliness and this increases for people living in aged care facilities — where 60% of residents feel isolated. [ + ]
Why allied health support is key for dementia care
There are calls for appropriate funding to be made available for dementia patients to access allied health support and services. [ + ]
Greater rent assistance needed for retirees
According to COTA Australia, an urgent increase is needed on rental assistance to prevent older people from living in poverty. [ + ]
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report welcomed
The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report has been welcomed by OPAN as an important step forward for the sector. [ + ]
Hearing app recognised in 'health techquity' awards
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. [ + ]
Urgent commitment needed for brain health
The prevalence of dementia is expected to double within the next 30 years without significant intervention, new figures suggest. [ + ]
Loneliness in aged care: what's the solution?
A new approach to tackling loneliness in aged care is being pioneered by Silverchain and Federation University Australia. [ + ]
Photography initiative for residents and families
A professional photography project has been launched by an aged care manager based in Melbourne. [ + ]
Retirees paying more tax than they should: research
At least 700,000 Australians over the age of 65 could be paying too much tax, Super Members Council research has shown. [ + ]
Reducing the burden of osteoporosis-related fractures
Research by Monash University suggests that without intervention, the total number of hip fractures globally could nearly double by 2050. [ + ]
New aged care beds open at Tenterfield Care
Tenterfield Care's Haddington Aged Care Community has just opened an additional 28 aged care beds. [ + ]
