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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

Frustrated with Government inaction, RFBI turns to satire to spark change in aged care

By Jakob Neeland

When media releases and public pressure fail to move the Government, one aged care provider has turned to parody. RFBI's "Aged Care Zone" argues the sector isn't heading for a crisis. It's already in one. Read More

Who owns your loved one’s aged care home may matter more than you think

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Fewer hospital visits, but not fewer deaths? Government-run homes had the lowest hospital rates in a new study. Not-for-profit homes had the lowest mortality. Researchers say government homes often take residents with more complex needs. Read More

Exercise before surgery improves outcomes and shortens recovery time – new research

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Getting physically fit before an operation could offer benefits beyond simply feeling stronger. New research has found an association between supervised exercise before surgery and lower odds of complications. Read More

Could your genes decide whether aspirin protects against dementia?

By Jakob Neeland

Aspirin didn't prevent dementia when everyone was lumped together. For years, that has been the verdict from large trials, and it has left researchers with few affordable options for reducing the risk of a condition affecting hundreds of thousands of Australians. But when researchers looked at genetics, a different picture emerged for one group. 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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