Study shows benefits of community exercise programs for people with dementia
Regular exercise for people with dementia improves balance and functional independence with everyday activities such as bathing and dressing, a...
Aged Care
Making the case for redefining middle age
Researchers and policy analysts Patricia and Don Edgar have written a new book showcasing the active and valuable contributions made...
New guide for initiating end-of-life conversations with multi-faith communities
ACPTalk, a national advance care planning resource for health professionals Health and aged care provider Cabrini has launched a new...
Upcoming sector webinars
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New short film competition tackles misconceptions around ageing
Individuals and community groups in Western Australia are being encouraged to take part in a short film competition that turns...
Hitting the right note
Community organisations can learn a lot about how to create enticing and engaging participation opportunities for older people by considering...
Support from families and providers critical to driving engagement with CDC: report
A reluctance among older consumers to change their care arrangements or ask for additional services, coupled with poor advocacy from providers,...
Provider readiness for landmark home care change in focus as report finds some lag behind
With just weeks to go before deregulation is introduced into home care, the Department of Health has released the findings...
Digital disruptors: how technology can help restore the balance of power
Despite some industry resistance, technology platforms have an important role to play in advancing the government’s agenda to hand back...
The war for care worker talent in a consumer-directed market
In the face of a deregulated home care market, supporting and empowering the direct care workforce will be more important...
Equipping Australia’s dental profession for rise in dementia prevalence
The Australian Dental Association and Alzheimer’s Australia have partnered to release an education resource for dentists to help address the...
New consumer app to help navigate assistive technology market
A free tablet app has been released to support Australians with disability to identify the range of assistive equipment and...