Australia’s fragmented approach to COVID-19, with different rules across states, undermined public confidence in health directives. Learn why now is the time to rethink crisis communication.
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Imagine relying on a carer for both your physical needs and social interaction, only to see them constantly distracted by their phone. It's a heartbreaking reality for many people living with disabilities and the elderly.
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When a smoking ban was imposed in her retirement village, 90-year-old Maurine Moore felt increasingly isolated and distressed. Caught in a cycle of harassment, she contemplated suicide as she struggled to hold onto her home.
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Minister Anika Wells isn't holding back her frustration with for-profit aged care homes, some of which are failing to meet mandatory care minutes - despite record investments in staffing and wages.
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ABC's 7.30 Report exposed alarming claims of price gouging and financial exploitation in Australia’s retirement villages, but the Retirement Living Council argues there’s more to the story.
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Did you know? Stroke is a leading cause of disability and dementia worldwide. Recent findings show that stroke significantly impacts cognitive abilities. It's vital to address vascular risk factors early to protect brain health.
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In this beautifully written piece, 84-year-old aged care resident Andrew McKean reminds us that life isn’t measured by success or wealth, but by the moments we cherish and the people we love.
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#WisdomWednesday
Wisdom Wednesday is about celebrating the experience and wisdom of our elders across the globe through storytelling. It's through these stories that we attempt to elevate their often unspoken worth and value of age unwittingly lost to peers and future generations.
Do you have an elders story to share or are you an elder yourself that would like to be interviewed? Help us celebrate the lives of older Australians through Wisdom Wednesday, a weekly segment posted every Wednesday.
Our older generation are by definition the most experienced members of our community, but as they age and transition into more passive, physically constrained roles in society, their importance often dwindles, particularly so as they enter long-term care.
