Scores of new provider applications fail
More than 40 new home care applications were denied approval or pulled, according to the quality commission’s latest performance report....
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Sydney to host global ageing conference
Sydney has been announced as the host city for the 24th World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in 2029. Marguerite...
Meal support helps older people remain in community
The ability to prepare and access nutritious meals is a key factor in enabling older people to remain in their...
World lags on dementia plans
The number of people living with dementia is estimated to hit 140 million in 2050 as the world lags on...
Home care profitability continues to slide
An independent report on the aged care sector shows the profitability of home care providers has dropped by more than...
Social circles important to older adults: study
Older adults were able to adapt well to COVID-19 restrictions by relying on their social networks, a preliminary study has...
Laurie Buys appointed Professor of Healthy Ageing
Former AAG president Laurie Buys has been appointed as Professor of Healthy Ageing at the Australian Catholic University. Professor Laurie...
Study finds hospital to home transition fraught with problems
A South Australian Study has found that fragmentation, lack of communication and problems accessing data is compromising the transition from...
ACH signs research agreement with NARI
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with South Australian home care provider ACH, which the...
Kangaroos help older people bounce back
Research has found that fostering relationships with native Australian wildlife can enhance well being for older people. Professor Evonne Miller...
Good and bad news on use of digital tech
Older Australians are using digital technology more often but their levels of discomfort with it have also risen, a new...
Older people may be in danger of scurvy: research
Cognitive impairment amongst some older Australians could be tied to low vitamin C levels, new research has found. The study,...