Aged Care

The country that used to sing about being "young and free" has begun to grow old, and it isn't ready for its next stage of life. The sixth Intergenerational

Warnings the cost of medicines will rise for aged care residents if planned dispensing changes go ahead are being rejected as a "cynical scare campaign".

As concerning bed shortages at Sydney's largest hospital leave people languishing in waiting rooms, NSW has set about paying a premium to free up beds in a regional hospital.

Australia's health system could save an estimated $66 million a year if aged care residents upped their dairy and protein intake. Aged care homes would

A cutting-edge program aims to reduce the risk of falls among older Australians which often lead to a trip to hospital. Launching at one of Sydney's busiest

Though the old stereotype of living out our autumn years chairbound and bored persists, the reality is more and more of our seniors are getting out and about to improve their

With just a week until winter, less than half of the elderly population in NSW have had a flu vaccination, as cases of the potentially deadly infection surge.

A 95-year-old great-grandmother is reportedly fighting for her life after being tasered by police when she was found with a knife in a NSW nursing home. Clare

A new study as revealed newly diagnosed dementia patients have an increased risk of self-harm, particularly during the first six to 12 months. The University

When Sudan was declared an Islamic State, Fozia Saeed was forced to leave her job in the Ministry of Health under the penalty of death. After fleeing to Australia

Older Australians are putting themselves at risk of potentially life-threatening untreated osteoporosis by foregoing bone density scans. More than 40 per cent

New figures show thousands of senior Australians have received access to cheaper medicine and GP visits since changes late last year to the commonwealth seniors health card.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers concedes Australia's aged care regime remains a mess, with new analysis showing seven out of 10 providers are posting financial losses.

Three in four aged care workers plan to quit within the next six months if they don't receive a hefty pay rise, bringing the sector already in crisis on the verge of collapse,

The industrial umpire has awarded an interim 15 per cent pay rise to aged care workers. The Fair Work Commission said on Friday the interim increase in minimum

Some aged care workers are set to receive a 15 per cent pay rise but unions say the wage increases should be bigger and spread more broadly. The pay bumps will

A slowed gait combined with a weakened grip could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable symptoms, according to Monash University researchers.

Thousands of elderly South Australians will avoid unnecessary trips to hospital following the expansion of a virtual health service trial. Following a successful

The Albanese government will spend a further $1.4 billion to deal with the impact of COVID-19, with the majority of the funding going to aged care providers.

The federal government should be scrutinised more over the rising number of COVID-19 deaths in aged care, an independent MP says. More than 3000 Australians