High use of poorly financed aged care
Australia is a comparatively high user of residential aged care with a relatively low financial investment in the whole aged-care sector, OECD data shows. In a […]
People living with dementia add voice to care model debate
Coinciding with Dementia Awareness Month, a new Flinders University study has asked Australian aged-care residents to rate the quality of care they receive. Out of a […]
Giving voice to those without speech
Help is just a phonecall away, unless you cannot communicate. Speech Pathology Week from August 19 to 25 is a chance to highlight the serious communication […]
Art brings harmony to aged care in the Bush
Flinders Rural Health SA is embarking on an ambitious research project to bring art and music therapy to aged-care homes in regional areas of Australia. The […]
Struggles ahead for ageing Italian migrants
Aged care issues, including access to services, are becoming more pressing for the Italian community, a new book says.