Tag Archive for: aged care

Empowering Seniors in the Aged Care System

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By: Joni Boyd

While the Charter of Aged Care Rights gives seniors the right to demand quality care, there is a need for greater understanding.
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Connection is Essential to Australia’s Longevity Boom

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By: Mark McCrindle

Australia is undergoing a longevity boom, with people living longer and as the population ages. Read more

This Simple Act Can Really Make Your Life Count

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By: Sheridan Voysey

One day in 2011, Emily Kenward was walking down Lavender Street in Brighton, UK. She’d walked this street many times before, but now saw it with fresh eyes. Read more

‘Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds’ Coming to a Suburb Near You

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By: Yvette McDonnell

Could an encounter between the elderly and preschoolers transform the lives of both generations? Read more

Carer Fatigue and Burnout: What Is and What To Do

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By: Katelyn Tasker

Carers Australia defines carers as ‘people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged’. Read more

The Sandwich Generation – Caught Between Caring for Children and Ageing Parents

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By: Amy Cheng

Samuel* is the father of three children but is also now beginning to look after parents who are ageing.
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How Australia Could Fix Its Aged Care Workforce Challenge: Report

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By: Amy Cheng

Australia will not have enough aged care workers within the next decade unless urgent action is taken to boost the workforce, a report has found. Read more

5 Reasons to Spend Time with a Senior

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By: Ange King

That smell? The one you think will never happen to you? It will.
Time to face reality, people.
But why embrace the truth sooner rather than later? Read more