Aged Care
Financial management when a loved one dies
February 23, 2023
Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing youâd be concerned about. It could be...[Read More]
Staying fit and active âbest way to stave off dementiaâ
February 22, 2023
Staying active throughout adulthood could help stave off dementia though even smaller bouts of exercise may help, British research suggests. A long-term study found that people who exercise as they age are more likely to have good brain health than...[Read More]
Aged Care data not inaccurate: minister
December 21, 2022
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is defending the new aged care star rating system against criticism it should be pulled down, accusing the coalition of trying to undermine transparency and drag the sector back into âdarknessâ. The opposition says...[Read More]
3 Tips to Maximise Your Age Pension
November 9, 2022
Over two million seniors rely on the Age Pension for retirement income, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Currently, you can start receiving the pension at age 66.5, but by the middle of 2023, youâll need to be 67...[Read More]
Caring for Someone in an Aged Care Home
October 13, 2022
Your role as a carer does not necessarily end if the person youâre looking after moves to an aged care home. Even after moving them into a care facility, you might still spend a lot of time there, providing care and giving them company. However,...[Read More]
Older renters being forced into aged care
September 15, 2022
Older Australian renters are being pushed prematurely into aged care due to high costs, insecurity and insufficient quality of housing, a new report has found. A national survey of 500 people aged over 50 conducted by Anglicare Australia found...[Read More]
Aged care law first to pass new parliament
August 3, 2022
Laws responding to the recommendations from the aged care royal commission have become the first to pass federal parliament under the new Labor government. The legislation amends the aged care subsidy funding model and introduces new reporting and...[Read More]
What is palliative care?
May 5, 2022
What is palliative care? Palliative care is treatment, care and support for people living with a life-limiting illness. A life-limiting illness is an illness that canât be cured and that youâre likely to die from. Life-limiting illnesses can...[Read More]
New study into unpaid carersâ leave
February 23, 2022
The Morrison government has directed the Productivity Commission to undertake an inquiry into the potential impact of providing all employees unpaid carers’ leave when caring for senior Australians living at home. The study will also examine...[Read More]
Speaking up against financial elder abuse
September 2, 2021
Money and Life (Financial Planning Association of Australia) Australians from all walks of life are being urged to speak up if they suspect they or someone they know are being subjected to financial elder abuse. Marking World Elder Abuse...[Read More]
Older Aussies put off aged care cost plans
August 25, 2021
Callum Godde (Australian Associated Press) Most older Australians are not mapping out plans to pay for their aged care, a survey shows, and researchers believe the sector’s bad press is partly to blame. The National Seniors Australia...[Read More]