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Must Read Support at Home: Intentions undermined by complex reality, residents survey finds

“People need help now, not in 12 months.” A new survey has captured the frustrations of older Australians waiting for Support at Home services, with residents calling for a simpler system that delivers care when it is needed. Read more

AN-ACC price is $7.72 short when current costs are applied

By Jakob Neeland

Can a pricing model based on historical provider costs, then adjusted through indexation, keep pace with the actual cost of delivering care when those costs are changing rapidly? When StewartBrown applies newer provider cost data to the pricing methodology, it arrives at $310.91 - that’s a $7.72 difference. Read More

The curious world Gracie created from her aged care armchair

By Michael Preston

Aged care resident Gracie has a fascination with the lives of other people, from the miniature glass animals her mother treasured to the homes of celebrities she watched on television. Storyteller Michael Preston shares how this unusual pastime has become a source of joy, imagination and reflection for Gracie. Read More

Aged care worker suspended after three elderly residents allegedly assaulted

By HelloCare Editorial Team

A personal care worker has been suspended after three elderly residents were allegedly assaulted in their aged care home. Police say the three men, aged in their 70s and 90s, suffered minor injuries. Read More

How fresh meals help older Australians age at home for longer

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Fresh, chef-prepared meals help older Australians stay independent at home longer. As cooking and shopping grow harder, good nutrition preserves mobility and strength. Cirka Catering's Home Care Meals blend clinical dietary needs with comforting flavours—easing pressure on families while giving older Australians daily dignity, choice, and joy. Read More

#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. 

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