Featured In the face of disparity, do we need a ‘NDIS for aged care’? It’s generally accepted that the work of care is underfunded, undervalued, under… you name it.…Courtney IdsteinApril 10, 2024
Featured Upholding healthcare standards following hospitalisation for people with dementia Research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has evaluated the impact of a person-centred…Courtney IdsteinApril 9, 2024
Featured What will aged care look like for the next generation? More of the same but higher out-of-pocket costs Aged care financing is a vexed problem for the Australian government. It is already underfunded…Courtney IdsteinApril 8, 2024
Featured High blood pressure still biggest risk factor for death in Australia An analysis of nearly 30,000 deaths has shown high blood pressure is the biggest mortality…Courtney IdsteinApril 8, 2024
Featured Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians…Courtney IdsteinApril 5, 2024
Featured Online one-stop-shop to help seniors save The NSW Government is making it easier for people aged over 65 to manage cost…Courtney IdsteinApril 5, 2024
Featured Aged Care Act delay provides Government opportunity to get it right The Retirement Living Council (RLC) welcomes the Australian Government’s decision to delay the commencement date…Courtney IdsteinApril 4, 2024
Featured Fast-tracked flu season prompts urgent doctor warning Australia’s flu season has been creeping forward in recent years, prompting a fast-tracked warning for…Courtney IdsteinApril 4, 2024
Featured Who will look after us in our final years? A pay rise alone won’t solve aged-care workforce shortages Aged-care workers will receive a significant pay increase after the Fair Work Commission ruled they deserved substantial…Courtney IdsteinApril 3, 2024
Featured Glaucoma Australia urges greater adherence to eye checks and treatment Glaucoma Australia is urging all Australians to have their eyes checked, as well as reminding…Courtney IdsteinApril 1, 2024