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People living with dementia and their loved ones often find themselves lacking the crucial support required to navigate life after a dementia diagnosis.

Barwon Health, a health care provider in Geelong, Victoria, has launched a specialist dementia care program, offering support to people with severe behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.

Uniting NSW.ACT is aware of the criticism that is often levelled at the food served in residential aged care homes.

A new café at HammondCare's Hammondville aged care home, just 31km southwest of Sydney, is providing employment opportunities for supported employees with disabilities, offering delicious food and drinks to residents, visitors, staff, and the wider community.

While the average age of women moving into residential aged care is 85, Theresa Harvey made the move to Carinity Shalom Aged Care Home in North Rockhampton at the remarkable age of 102.

If you've ever tried to place a loved one in residential care, you know how confusing and overwhelming the process can be. The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety found that navigating the aged care assessment process was often a challenge for families, with many being shuffled between different organisations.

Dominique O’Leary, Chief Operations Officer at CareerHub, shares her experience as a carer for her father, Noel, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2020.

Falls are the leading cause of preventable deaths in residential aged care, but they aren’t random or unavoidable. By identifying key risk factors, falls can be predicted and, in many cases, prevented.

A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) has found that a single 'polypill' could reduce the number of heart attacks and strokes in older adults by up to a third when taken daily. This polypill combines a statin with three blood pressure-lowering medications.

Brenda Fry was a dental hygienist when she realised there was a peculiar gap in the health care system distressing many elderly people and their families.

How long a person can stand on one leg is a more accurate measure of ageing than changes in strength or gait, according to new research from Mayo Clinic.

Neighbour Day, a national initiative from Relationships Australia, aims to strengthen social connections within communities to help combat loneliness and isolation.

The Department of Health and Aged Care has released new details about the Support at Home program, which is set to replace the Home Care Packages (HCP) program starting on 1 July 2025.

In just 109 days, the aged care system will undergo significant changes when the new Aged Care Act comes into effect on 1 July.

From 20 March, over five million people, including pensioners, renters, and job seekers, will receive a small boost in their payments.

Seniors are still feeling the pressure of rising living costs, and on Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented a cost-of-living Budget in response. But did it really deliver for older Australians? Here’s a breakdown of the key announcements that could affect seniors:

Becoming a personal care worker is a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in the lives of older Australians.

Rosemary Seam, an 85-year-old resident of a regional NSW aged care home, has been living there for five years. She made the decision to move into residential care after struggling to access a Home Care Package due to long waitlists.

Hall & Prior Chief Executive Officer Graeme Prior has written a public message of condolence to staff, residents and family members from its Concorde aged care home in the inner-city suburb of South Perth after a beloved employee died in a car accident.

Stephen Chin’s musical talents have become a cherished part of life at MercyCare’s aged care homes in WA.

In a world where many love stories fade with time, the bond between David and Angela Merz has not only endured for 53 years but has grown even stronger through life’s many challenges.

On Valentine's Day, there will be a special celebration at Bolton Clarke Baycrest Residential Home in Pialba, Hervey Bay, honouring Alan and Joan Williams and other long-married couples. Alan and Joan are marking a remarkable 80 years of marriage, a testament to a love that has stood the test of time.

Bruce Hoffmann has taken to the skies for his sixth skydive with daughter Lori to mark his 94th birthday last month.

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, don’t miss this valuable opportunity to learn more about managing the condition.

Goodwin Aged Care Services has raised an impressive $63,000-plus for Dementia Australia through the 2025 Memory Walk & Jog, with all funds supporting crucial research, support services, and advocacy for those affected by dementia.

HammondCare, a Not-For-Profit Christian charity, is dedicated to helping seniors live independently in their homes across NSW, ACT, Victoria, and Queensland. The organisation's Annual Report for 2024 revealed that its home care service brought in $173.1 million in revenue, caring for 9,796 people, including 29 clients aged 100 and over.

Uniting NSW.ACT is bringing its innovative C2bMe program to residential aged care homes in the Hunter New England and Central Coast areas.