AAP - 05-03-2023
New figures show thousands of senior Australians have received access to cheaper medicine and GP visits since changes late last year to the commonwealth seniors health card.
AAP - 07-01-2023
Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes Australia's aged care regime remains a mess, with new analysis showing seven out of 10 providers are posting financial losses.
AAP - 22-11-2022
Three in four aged care workers plan to quit within the next six months if they don't receive a hefty pay rise, bringing the sector already in crisis on the verge of collapse,
AAP - 06-11-2022
The industrial umpire has awarded an interim 15 per cent pay rise to aged care workers. The Fair Work Commission said on Friday the interim increase in minimum
AAP - 05-11-2022
Some aged care workers are set to receive a 15 per cent pay rise but unions say the wage increases should be bigger and spread more broadly. The pay bumps will
Haley Williams - 14-10-2022
A slowed gait combined with a weakened grip could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable symptoms, according to Monash University researchers.
AAP - 10-10-2022
Thousands of elderly South Australians will avoid unnecessary trips to hospital following the expansion of a virtual health service trial. Following a successful
HealthTimes - 15-08-2017
Due to advances in medicine, hygiene and nutrition we are now living longer than ever before. In our region, the percentage of people over the age of 60 doubled in
Haley Williams - 21-10-2022
Dementia is largely an invisible disability that is unique in its impact on individuals. The stereotypical person living with dementia simply doesn't exist. What does
Nicole Madigan - 21-10-2021
Each and every Australian has been impacted by COVID-19 in one way or another, many affected by continuous lockdowns and restrictions. But perhaps none more so
Nicole Madigan - 24-06-2021
There are many assumptions when it comes to dementia – the number one being that nothing can be done to delay it, or reduce its effects, says Audiologist and owner
Nicole Madigan - 24-05-2021
The ripple effect of COVID-19 has been far reaching, impacting many professions across Australia, particularly within the health industry, but perhaps none more so than aged
Nicole Madigan - 09-03-2021
While many older Australians accept physical decline as part of ageing, experts say this shouldn’t be the case. In fact, they say, with dedication and assistance,
Nicole Madigan - 19-10-2020
Thanks to difficult working conditions, and the ongoing push for regulatory change, working in aged care has developed a relatively poor reputation. But for registered
Nicole Madigan - 18-10-2019
While aged care nursing is known for its challenges and lack of resources, working in this field offers many unique rewards, such as the friendships formed between patient
Health Times - 17-10-2021
Whether you're looking to move into an aged care facility or you're supporting a loved one in the transition – it's a difficult and often confusing decision.
Haley Williams - 15-02-2021
Elder abuse is defined as any action or deliberate inaction by a person in a position of power that causes distress or harm to Australians over the age of sixty. It is a form
Haley Williams - 11-10-2020
A loss of appetite in older Australians, particularly those in residential aged care facilities, is common. Alarmingly, many aged care residents are malnourished, with a prevalence
HealthTimes - 21-05-2019
By Emma Smith, ED/Critical Care Nurse and author of the blog ‘The Other Shift’ The ‘Other Shift’ is about creating a place for shift
Health Insights - 31-10-2016
The effects of falls, particularly in the elderly, can be very serious. Each year, approximately 30-40% of people over 65 years of age have a fall. This can result in fractures,
HealthTimes - 13-02-2015
An aged care nurse is primarily concerned with providing care to elderly people. Aged care nurses typically work in nursing homes, residential facilities, hospitals
Karen Keast - 04-11-2014
Looking to become an aged care nurse? There are a range of education pathways that lead into a variety of roles in aged care nursing. [subscribe]
HealthTimes - 11-06-2015
As the Australian community ages, the development of innovative and creative ways to increase the wellbeing of the elderly is essential. One method being explored
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