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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

Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment

By HelloCare Editorial Team

An aged care assessment can have a big impact on the support an older person receives at home. What should you have ready, and what should you make sure to tell the assessor? There are a few important things to keep in mind before the assessment begins. Read More

HELF isn’t the problem. Pretending aged care was ever equal is.

By Jakob Neeland

One aged care CEO says it's time to get real about HELF. Services have never been equal, and pretending otherwise only hides the problem, it doesn't solve it. He argues the sector needs to drop the fantasy of an aged care utopia where everyone gets the best of everything without paying extra, and face the funding gap driving it. Read More

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond music

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Dolly Parton has died aged 80, bringing an extraordinary seven-decade career to an end. From a one-room shack in Tennessee to global superstardom, she became one of the most recognisable and beloved entertainers of all time. But her legacy goes far beyond the music, with her philanthropy touching millions of lives, including children here in Australia. Read More

Why long gaps between meals may not be healthy for older people – new study

By HelloCare Editorial Team

Intermittent fasting is often promoted as a simple way to improve health, but what about in your 70s and beyond? New research has raised some surprising questions about the impact of long gaps between meals on older adults. The findings could challenge some of the advice around fasting and ageing. 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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