Why rural pharmacists are key to home-based palliative care
10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaNew research has revealed the key role that pharmacists play in supporting home-based palliative care patients.
Calls for government to fund oral health scheme
22 March, 2024The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch (ADA NSW) is calling for more funding to improve the oral health of older Australians.
More data on aged care spending revealed
13 March, 2024The amount that aged care services are spending on care, food and wages can now be viewed by older Australians and their families.
Receiving end-of-life care at home
23 February, 2024 | Supplied by: SilverChainThe key factors that enable people to receive palliative care at home will be explored in new research by Silverchain and QUT.
Aged care workers invited for free will drafting
16 February, 2024Aged care workers in the Gold Coast and Tweed area have the opportunity to speak with estate planning lawyers and draft a will for free.
Together through dementia: a love story
14 February, 2024 | Supplied by: TriCareWhen 79-year-old Gay McNamara first saw husband Jimmy at the Gympie Show 63 years ago, she knew he was the love of her life.
Residents help the homeless at Calvary Sandhill
08 February, 2024Residents at Calvary Sandhill aged care home have been delivering baked goods to homelessness charity Strike It Out.
Older people to benefit from Uber phone booking service
07 February, 2024Transportation options have been expanded for older Australians, with Uber's new phone call-based booking service.
New veteran wellbeing hub to be delivered by RSL LifeCare
25 January, 2024A $5.445 million grant from the federal government will enable RSL LifeCare to develop a Veterans' and Families' Hub in Queanbeyan.
'Embedded' pharmacists could help shape aged care systems: study
02 November, 2023Monash University has conducted research into the impact of 'embedding' pharmacists onsite at residential aged care facilities.
Voluntary assisted dying is finally being considered in the ACT. How would it differ from state laws?
02 November, 2023The first Australian Capital Territory voluntary assisted dying bill in more than 25 years was tabled in parliament yesterday.
Galvin Bathroom Solutions
01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Galvin Engineering Pty LtdGalvin's simple and smart bathroom solutions for safety and water and temperature monitoring have been developed with comfort, care and convenience in mind.
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
17 October, 2023Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009.
HammondCare opens regional headquarters in Lismore
29 September, 2023HammondCare has opened new home care regional headquarters in Lismore to support older members of the community as Lismore continues to rebuild.
Lifestyle factors in 60s linked to aged care admissions
01 September, 2023Those over 60 with the unhealthiest lifestyles were more likely to require admission to aged care than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, according to a new study.
