Jan 7, 2025 | AGED CARE, HOME CARE, RETIREMENT LIVING
The waitlist for older Australians needing home care has surged to 76,000 as of September 30, 2024, a Senate Inquiry into the Aged Care Bill 2024 revealed. This marks a 12% increase from May 2024, when 68,000 people were on the list. At the hearing, officials from the...
Dec 27, 2024 | AGED CARE, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2024 (stock photo only) Vitamin D deficiency rates are on the increase in Australia, with nearly one in three Australians being vitamin D deficient. The prevalence is higher in older people, with up to 86 per...
Dec 8, 2024 | Aged Care System, Resident Engagement, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Summer 2024 (stock photo only) Housing is a key player when it comes to ageing and while ‘ageing in place’ appears to be a clear preference, few studies have considered the alternatives – until now. Recently...
Nov 28, 2024 | AGED CARE, Community, RETIREMENT LIVING
South Australia’s retirement living landscape is set for significant change following the passage of the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill through Parliament. The new legislation, hailed by the Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), introduces greater...
Nov 22, 2024 | Community, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
Driving is a vital part of independence for many older Australians, but physical and cognitive changes that come with age can impact driving safety. To address this, a new initiative by UNSW Sydney and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) offers tailored solutions...
Sep 19, 2024 | Community, Practical Solutions, RETIREMENT LIVING
This article originally appeared on Aged Care Today Spring 2024 (stock photo only) As Australia’s population continues to age, providing high-quality care and maintaining the dignity of older adults in residential aged care homes becomes an increasingly important...
