“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.
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Storyteller Michael Preston introduces Lorraine, an aged care resident whose belief in reincarnation is reflected in the birds and animals around her. Her story offers a gentle reminder of the memories, relationships and hopes that remain important as we age.
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Mammograms are best known for detecting breast cancer, but they can also reveal important clues about heart health. Calcium deposits in breast arteries may indicate an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Reports linking ADHD medication to psychosis have raised concerns as prescriptions continue to rise in Australia. But how common is the risk, what does the research actually show, and should people taking stimulants be worried?
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A woman exposed in 2023 for faking terminal cancer is now accused of caring for children with disability through the NDIS while her Blue Card was suspended.
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Every family with a loved one in aged care has a hero. The carer who made Mum laugh again. The nurse who sat with you in the hardest hours. Australia’s first national awards for aged care workers are open, and anyone can nominate. It’s free and takes five minutes.
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Could the type of antidepressant you take make a difference to your long-term recovery? A new review has found differences between several commonly prescribed medications.
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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.
