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Know your rights around dementia and drugs in aged-care homes

A report on the recent study of the use of antipsychotic medications and benzodiazepines in people with dementia in aged care.

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Mobility Scooter and Wheelchair Roadside Assistance

Roadside assistance services are available to help you should your wheelchair or motorised mobility scooter or gopher have a flat tyre or breakdown. We list so…

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My Disability, My Choice (RA) Raising Awareness

2-minute read Disability Rights are Human Rights Disability rights are human rights and belong to each of us simply because we are human.

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National Stroke Week

National Stroke Week is on 8 - 14 August 2022. The experience of a family member or friend having a stroke can be life-changing for so many people.

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National Survey Results - Australia talks about Older Age and Aged Care

Following on from February 2020 when the Aged Care Royal Commission (formally known as the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety) began hearing ev…

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New sign language interpreting service for aged care assessment and delivery services.

Providers of Australian Government-subsidised aged care services can access free sign language interpreting services to support clients who are deaf, deafblind…

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NSW Spectacles Program

The NSW Spectacles Program provides government-funded glasses and vision aids to eligible recipients including seniors, children, people experiencing home…

Older Australians

Coronavirus can be more serious for older Australians, but we can help to protect those most at risk. Watch this video to learn more.

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Packing for an Emergency

With the recent emergencies we have faced, the need to be prepared is again highlighted. Bushfires, Floods and a Pandemic. If you need to evacuate in a hurry…

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Planning for the Future

2-minute read Discussing the future can be difficult for carers and family members of older Australians, people with disability, mental ill health or diminish…

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 4 Home Care

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety held the Sydney Hearing 4 to address some of the key design issues for a new home care system. The…

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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety - Sydney Hearing 5

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety will hold the Sydney Hearing 5 to inquire into the funding, financing and prudential regulation of…

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Seniors Card and Seniors Savers Card Programs in NSW

Whether it’s shopping, having a meal, going to a movie or getting the car checked, there are many special offers available with both the Seniors Card and the S…

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Tech Savvy Seniors

Tech Savvy Seniors delivers low-cost digital literacy training to seniors so they can develop the skills and confidence to access information and services onli…

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The Adventures of MIL and Me

Just to explain from the “get-go”, MIL stands for Mother-in-Law. Unlike other stereotypes, my MIL and I, get along exceedingly well. This is the story of our t…

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The benefits of volunteering

1-minute read The Commonwealth Government, aged care industry peak bodies, and bodies that protect the rights and well-being of our seniors are active support…

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The dementia guide

The Dementia Guide is an important resource for any person impacted by any form of dementia, of any age. The Dementia Guide can help anyone learn about dementi…

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The importance of social connections

1-minute read Connections matter. Strong ties with family, friends and the community provide happiness, security, support and a sense of purpose. Being connec…

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Top Tips to finding an online group

Support groups and social groups can be a fun way to meet with people who have similar interests as you. So how do you find …

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What type of information helps to make a good decision?

2-minute read Information must be reliable and relevant, so it is trustworthy and useful to people making decisions for themselves.

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